Professional Certifications & Licenses in Washington
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in WA
Healthcare Careers in Washington
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$48,260 |
4-12 weeks for training, plus 2-4 weeks for application processing (total 8-16 weeks average) |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
Yes
|
$57,040 |
1-2 weeks |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$48,850 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$79,700 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
Yes
|
$55,120 |
Varies by program (e.g., 9-24 months for MA-C programs) |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$62,250 |
— |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$48,850 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$56,140 |
6-12 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
Yes
|
$47,700 |
Varies (e.g., 8 weeks to 4-8 months for training programs) |
$850 |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$93,920 |
4-6 weeks (after all documents are received) |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$97,150 |
Varies (2+ years for education, plus application processing time) |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$73,460 |
12-24 months for education program; 3-5 weeks for application processing |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$125,370 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in Washington
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$63,760 |
Varies (minimum 14 days for CLP, plus training and testing time) |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$96,530 |
Approximately 4 years of experience as an electrical trainee, plus classroom instruction. |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$67,630 |
2 years (4,000 hours) for 06A; 1 year (2,000 hours) for 06B |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$79,070 |
4 years |
$250 |
| Welder |
No
|
$61,730 |
2-4 weeks (for processing after testing) |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$70,750 |
Varies (typically 8-12 months for school program) |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$58,920 |
Approximately 10-13 months (school) or longer (apprenticeship) |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$82,820 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Washington
Washington Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$125,370 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$97,150 |
| 3 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$96,530 |
| 4 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$96,180 |
| 5 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$93,920 |
| 6 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$82,820 |
| 7 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$79,700 |
| 8 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$79,070 |
| 9 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$78,010 |
| 10 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$76,980 |
| 11 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$73,460 |
| 12 |
Barber |
Trades |
$70,750 |
| 13 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$67,630 |
| 14 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$63,760 |
| 15 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$62,250 |
| 16 |
Welder |
Trades |
$61,730 |
| 17 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$58,920 |
| 18 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$58,660 |
| 19 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$57,040 |
| 20 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$56,140 |
| 21 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$55,120 |
| 22 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$50,350 |
| 23 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$48,850 |
| 24 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$48,850 |
| 25 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$48,260 |
| 26 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$47,700 |