Professional License Requirements in Alaska
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Architect
4000 hours education $94,500 - $95,500 Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors
Audiologist
5000 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Barber
1650 hours education $12,720 - $13,720 Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $127,500 - $128,500 Alaska State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Contractor
0 hours education $400 - $800 Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Cosmetologist
1650 hours education $8,000 - $20,000 Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $15,500 - $16,500 Alaska Court System
Cpa
150 hours education $1,400 - $2,800 Alaska Board of Public Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $700 - $1,700 Alaska Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $41,500 - $42,500 Alaska Board of Dental Examiners
Dietitian
1800 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Electrician
0 hours education $150 - $500 Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development — Mechanical Inspection Section
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Home Inspector
80 hours education $2,700 - $3,700 Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,500 - $4,500 Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development — Mechanical Inspection
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $1,000 Alaska Division of Insurance
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $250 - $550 Alaska Division of Insurance
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $59,500 - $60,500 Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
625 hours education $9,500 - $10,500 Alaska Board of Massage Therapists
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $9,000 - $10,000 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $1,600 - $2,600 Alaska Division of Banking and Securities
Notary Public
0 hours education $70 - $160 Alaska Lieutenant Governor's Office
Nursing
1500 hours education $27,500 - $28,500 Alaska Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Alaska Board of Occupational Therapy
Optician
2000 hours education $11,500 - $12,500 Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Paralegal
720 hours education $8,500 - $9,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,700 - $2,700 Alaska Department of Health - EMS Section
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $900 - $1,900 Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation — Pesticide Program
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,100 - $2,100 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $89,500 - $90,500 Alaska State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board
Pilot
80 hours education $13,500 - $14,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $275 - $600 Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development — Mechanical Inspection
Private Investigator
0 hours education $500 - $1,500 No State Licensing Requirement
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Alaska Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
Real Estate Broker
60 hours education $700 - $1,300 Alaska Real Estate Commission
Respiratory Therapist
0 hours education $19,500 - $20,500 No state licensing required
Security Guard
0 hours education $500 - $650 Alaska Department of Public Safety
Social Worker
3000 hours education $59,500 - $60,500 Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $64,500 - $65,500 Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Surveyor
3000 hours education $44,500 - $45,500 Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $37,500 - $38,500 Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
Truck Driver
160 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $17,950 - $18,950 Alaska Board of Veterinary Examiners
Welder
480 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development