Professional Certifications & Licenses in West Virginia
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in WV
Healthcare Careers in West Virginia
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$36,340 |
4-10 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$37,330 |
Varies |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$35,060 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$49,850 |
1-2 years (program length) |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$35,860 |
4-24 months |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$43,710 |
6 months to 2 years for certificate/associate degree programs; varies for certification exam preparation. |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$35,060 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$37,370 |
3-12 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$38,830 |
Not specified, depends on program length |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$66,780 |
2 years |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$66,370 |
2-4 years |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$47,700 |
1-5 years (program dependent) |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$72,670 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in West Virginia
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$49,040 |
4-8 weeks |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$63,850 |
1 year (2000 hours) of experience, or completion of a 1080-hour vocational course or apprenticeship program. |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$46,040 |
2 years |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$49,630 |
4-5 years (apprenticeship) |
$200 |
| Welder |
No
|
$47,000 |
1-5 years (depending on training path, e.g., trade school or apprenticeship) |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$34,360 |
9-12 months |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$31,150 |
— |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$42,730 |
Varies (application processing 10-14 business days) |
— |
Professional Careers in West Virginia
West Virginia Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$74,520 |
| 2 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$72,670 |
| 3 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$66,780 |
| 4 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$66,370 |
| 5 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$63,850 |
| 6 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$57,550 |
| 7 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$49,850 |
| 8 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$49,630 |
| 9 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$49,620 |
| 10 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$49,040 |
| 11 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$47,700 |
| 12 |
Welder |
Trades |
$47,000 |
| 13 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$46,040 |
| 14 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$44,080 |
| 15 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$43,710 |
| 16 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$42,730 |
| 17 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$38,830 |
| 18 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$37,370 |
| 19 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$37,330 |
| 20 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$37,270 |
| 21 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$36,340 |
| 22 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$35,860 |
| 23 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$35,060 |
| 24 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$35,060 |
| 25 |
Barber |
Trades |
$34,360 |
| 26 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$31,150 |