Professional Certifications & Licenses in District of Columbia
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in DC
Healthcare Careers in District of Columbia
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$46,860 |
4 weeks - 5 months |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
Yes
|
$56,500 |
3-6 months |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$45,920 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$70,420 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$49,740 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$64,690 |
1-5 years (depending on education path and certification) |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$45,920 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$45,670 |
6-12 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$47,110 |
Varies depending on program length (e.g., 2-5 months for training programs) |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
No
|
$99,080 |
2-2.5 years (education and exam) |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$104,240 |
2-4 years |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$65,450 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$127,900 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in District of Columbia
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$63,610 |
Varies (permit held for 30 days minimum) |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$81,950 |
4 years (apprenticeship) or 8 years (master electrician experience) |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$83,390 |
3-5 years (Journeyman), 5+ years (Master) |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$81,950 |
4 years |
$250 |
| Welder |
Yes
|
$58,700 |
— |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$102,360 |
9-12 months (full-time program) |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$48,060 |
9-12 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$62,220 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in District of Columbia
District of Columbia Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$127,900 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$104,240 |
| 3 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$103,030 |
| 4 |
Barber |
Trades |
$102,360 |
| 5 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$99,300 |
| 6 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$99,080 |
| 7 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$83,390 |
| 8 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$81,950 |
| 9 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$81,950 |
| 10 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$75,180 |
| 11 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$70,420 |
| 12 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$65,450 |
| 13 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$64,690 |
| 14 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$63,610 |
| 15 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$62,220 |
| 16 |
Welder |
Trades |
$58,700 |
| 17 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$56,500 |
| 18 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$49,740 |
| 19 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$48,060 |
| 20 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$47,110 |
| 21 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$46,860 |
| 22 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$45,920 |
| 23 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$45,920 |
| 24 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$45,670 |
| 25 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$45,340 |
| 26 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$43,720 |