Professional License Requirements in Connecticut
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $55,500 - $56,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health
Architect
4000 hours education $94,500 - $95,500 Connecticut Architectural Licensing Board
Audiologist
5000 hours education $94,500 - $95,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health — Audiology
Barber
1000 hours education $7,660 - $8,660 Connecticut Department of Public Health
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $131,500 - $132,500 Connecticut Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Contractor
0 hours education $200 - $500 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Cosmetologist
1500 hours education $7,000 - $18,000 Connecticut Department of Public Health — Cosmetology Licensure
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Connecticut Judicial Branch
Cpa
150 hours education $1,500 - $3,000 Connecticut State Board of Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Connecticut Dental Commission
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $37,500 - $38,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health — Dental Commission
Dietitian
1800 hours education $57,500 - $58,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health
Electrician
0 hours education $250 - $600 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Electrical Licensing
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health — Funeral Services
Home Inspector
100 hours education $3,000 - $4,000 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,500 - $4,500 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Occupational Licensing Division
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $1,050 Connecticut Insurance Department
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $350 - $650 Connecticut Insurance Department (CID)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Landscape Architect Licensing
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
Massage Therapist
750 hours education $10,500 - $11,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $9,500 - $10,500 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $900 - $1,900 Connecticut Department of Banking
Notary Public
0 hours education $60 - $120 Connecticut Secretary of the State
Nursing
1500 hours education $29,500 - $30,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health — Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $81,500 - $82,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health — Occupational Therapy Licensure
Optician
2000 hours education $13,500 - $14,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health — Optician Licensure
Paralegal
720 hours education $11,500 - $12,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,600 - $2,600 Connecticut Department of Public Health - Office of EMS
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
100 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection — Pesticide Management Program
Pharmacy Technician
400 hours education $2,500 - $3,500 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Pharmacy Division
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $89,500 - $90,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health — Physical Therapy Licensure
Pilot
80 hours education $14,500 - $15,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $300 - $600 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Plumbing Licensing
Private Investigator
0 hours education $2,000 - $3,000 Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP)
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Connecticut Real Estate Appraisal Commission
Real Estate Broker
60 hours education $600 - $1,200 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Real Estate Division
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $26,500 - $27,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health
Security Guard
8 hours education $500 - $850 Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
Social Worker
3000 hours education $64,500 - $65,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $71,500 - $72,500 Connecticut Department of Public Health – Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Surveyor
3000 hours education $41,500 - $42,500 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Land Surveyor Licensure
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $41,500 - $42,500 Connecticut State Department of Education
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,800 - $5,800 Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $17,950 - $18,950 Connecticut Department of Public Health
Welder
480 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Connecticut Department of Labor / AWS Accredited Test Facility