Professional License Requirements in Alabama
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Acupuncturist
0 hours education $500 - $500 Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners
Architect
4000 hours education $89,500 - $90,500 Alabama Board of Architects
Audiologist
5000 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Barber
1500 hours education $8,625 - $9,625 Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $129,500 - $130,500 Alabama State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Contractor
0 hours education $300 - $600 Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors
Cosmetologist
1500 hours education $6,000 - $18,000 Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Alabama Court Reporters Examining Board
Cpa
150 hours education $1,500 - $3,000 Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $700 Alabama Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $27,500 - $28,500 Alabama Board of Dental Examiners
Dietitian
1800 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Alabama Board of Examiners in Dietetics/Nutrition
Electrician
0 hours education $150 - $400 Alabama Electrical Contractors Board
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Alabama Board of Funeral Service
Home Inspector
120 hours education $3,000 - $4,000 Alabama Home Inspectors Board
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,000 - $4,000 Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $950 Alabama Department of Insurance
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $250 - $550 Alabama Department of Insurance (ALDOI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Alabama Board of Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,100 Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure
Massage Therapist
650 hours education $8,000 - $9,000 Alabama Board of Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $8,000 - $9,000 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $900 - $1,900 Alabama State Banking Department
Notary Public
0 hours education $60 - $150 Alabama Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Alabama Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $74,500 - $75,500 Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy
Optician
0 hours education $500 - $500 No state licensing authority
Paralegal
720 hours education $7,500 - $8,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 Alabama Department of Public Health - Office of EMS
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $700 - $1,700 Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 Alabama State Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $10,500 - $11,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $225 - $500 Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Alabama Private Investigation Board
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,000 - $5,000 Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board
Real Estate Broker
60 hours education $600 - $1,200 Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
Security Guard
0 hours education $500 - $600 Alabama Security Regulatory Board
Social Worker
3000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $59,500 - $60,500 Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $34,500 - $35,500 Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $34,500 - $35,500 Alabama State Department of Education
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,700 - $5,700 Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $14,850 - $15,850 Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Welder
480 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Alabama Department of Labor / AWS Accredited Test Facility