Licensed Occupations
Pick an occupation to see its licensing requirements in all 51 jurisdictions: training hours, exams, fees, and renewal, verified against official sources.
- Occupations
- 12
- Jurisdictions each
- 51
- Records
- 612
| Occupation | Training hours | Upfront cost |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | ||
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Nurse Aide · Nursing Assistant | 75–175 hrs | $0–$283 |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) EMT-Basic · EMT License | 110–194 hrs | $25–$254 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) · Practical Nurse | 400–1,530 hrs | $200–$800 |
| Massage Therapist Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) · Massage Therapy License | 500–1,000 hrs | $90–$890 |
| Beauty & Personal Care | ||
| Barber Barber License · Master Barber | 130–1,800 hrs | $20–$450 |
| Cosmetologist Cosmetology License · Hairstylist | 1,000–1,800 hrs | $11–$420 |
| Esthetician Skincare Specialist · Esthetician License | 220–1,200 hrs | $25–$420 |
| Nail Technician Manicurist · Nail Technician License | 12–750 hrs | $70–$390 |
| Skilled Trades | ||
| Electrician Journeyman Electrician · Electrician License | 600–12,000 hrs | $40–$346 |
| HVAC Technician HVAC/R Technician · Heating and Air Conditioning Technician | 16–8,000 hrs | $50–$752 |
| Plumber Journeyman Plumber · Plumber License | 240–12,000 hrs | $40–$675 |
| Business & Real Estate | ||
| Real Estate Agent Real Estate Salesperson · Real Estate License | 40–180 hrs | $45–$709 |
Ranges span every state we've verified for that occupation. Training hours are not always like-for-like: some states set classroom hours, others count apprenticeship hours or license only at the contractor level, so the two ends of a wide range can measure different things. Each state page states its own basis. Upfront cost is the application fee, license fee, and exam fees from that state's verified fee schedule; it excludes tuition.
More occupations are being verified against their issuing boards and will be published in waves. Looking for a specific state instead? Browse the state directory.