Professional License Requirements in Hawaii
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $57,500 - $58,500 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Board of Acupuncture
Architect
4000 hours education $94,500 - $95,500 Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects
Audiologist
5000 hours education $94,500 - $95,500 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Audiology
Barber
1500 hours education $10,630 - $11,630 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Barber Board
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $132,500 - $133,500 Hawaii Board of Chiropractic
Contractor
0 hours education $300 - $700 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Contractors License Board
Cosmetologist
1800 hours education $8,000 - $20,000 Hawaii Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $16,500 - $17,500 Hawaii State Judiciary
Cpa
150 hours education $1,400 - $2,800 Hawaii Board of Public Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $39,500 - $40,500 Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners
Dietitian
1800 hours education $57,500 - $58,500 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Dietitian
Electrician
0 hours education $150 - $400 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Professional & Vocational Licensing Division
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $29,500 - $30,500 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Board of Mortuary Science
Home Inspector
0 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA)
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,700 - $4,700 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Contractors License Board
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $950 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Insurance Division
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $200 - $500 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs - Insurance Division
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
570 hours education $8,000 - $9,000 Hawaii Board of Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $10,000 - $11,000 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $1,100 - $2,100 Hawaii Division of Financial Institutions
Notary Public
0 hours education $70 - $150 Hawaii Attorney General's Office
Nursing
1500 hours education $27,500 - $28,500 Hawaii Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Occupational Therapy
Optician
2000 hours education $12,500 - $13,500 Hawaii Board of Dispensing Opticians
Paralegal
720 hours education $9,500 - $10,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 Hawaii State Department of Health - EMS & Injury Prevention System Branch
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $800 - $1,800 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Hawaii Department of Agriculture — Pesticides Branch
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 Hawaii Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $89,500 - $90,500 Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $15,500 - $16,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $175 - $400 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Board of Plumbing Examiners
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Board of Private Detectives and Guards
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,700 - $5,700 Hawaii Real Estate Appraiser Program
Real Estate Broker
120 hours education $700 - $1,400 Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HIREC)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $27,500 - $28,500 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs – DCCA
Security Guard
8 hours education $500 - $750 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Board of Private Detectives and Guards
Social Worker
3000 hours education $61,500 - $62,500 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $69,500 - $70,500 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs – Speech Pathology and Audiology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $44,500 - $45,500 Hawaii Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $39,500 - $40,500 Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB)
Truck Driver
160 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Hawaii County Finance Department — Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $17,860 - $18,860 Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine
Welder
480 hours education $6,000 - $7,000 Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) / AWS Accredited Test Facility