Professional Certifications & Licenses in Wisconsin
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in WI
Healthcare Careers in Wisconsin
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$43,250 |
1-4 months |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$48,000 |
On-the-job training or 9-12 months for a CODA-accredited program. EFDA program length is at least 70 hours of classroom instruction. |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$43,340 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$61,040 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$47,610 |
9-24 months for education program; apprenticeship programs are approximately 1 year with 2,000 on-the-job hours and 400 related instruction hours. |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$55,270 |
4-24 months (certificate programs typically 4-6 months, associate degrees up to 2 years) |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$43,340 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$43,620 |
— |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$45,230 |
4-8 months for training program; certification exam varies |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$76,200 |
2 years |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$82,160 |
2-4 years |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$65,870 |
9-24 months for education program; certification exam is 4 hours |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$83,850 |
3-5 years (including education and licensing process) |
— |
Trades Careers in Wisconsin
Professional Careers in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$83,850 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$82,160 |
| 3 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$78,510 |
| 4 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$78,150 |
| 5 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$76,200 |
| 6 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$75,090 |
| 7 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$70,650 |
| 8 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$65,870 |
| 9 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$62,030 |
| 10 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$61,040 |
| 11 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$57,530 |
| 12 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$57,380 |
| 13 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$56,520 |
| 14 |
Welder |
Trades |
$55,630 |
| 15 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$55,270 |
| 16 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$49,480 |
| 17 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$48,000 |
| 18 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$47,610 |
| 19 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$45,230 |
| 20 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$43,620 |
| 21 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$43,340 |
| 22 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$43,340 |
| 23 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$43,250 |
| 24 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$42,490 |
| 25 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$36,550 |
| 26 |
Barber |
Trades |
$34,360 |