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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

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