Professional License Requirements in Idaho
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses
Architect
4000 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses — Board of Architectural Examiners
Audiologist
5000 hours education $71,500 - $72,500 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses — Speech, Hearing and Communication Services Licensure Board
Barber
900 hours education $6,600 - $7,600 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses — Barber Board
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $127,500 - $128,500 Idaho Board of Chiropractic Physicians
Contractor
0 hours education $50 - $200 Idaho Division of Building Safety — Public Works Contractors License Board
Cosmetologist
2000 hours education $8,000 - $20,000 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses — Board of Cosmetology
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Idaho Certified Shorthand Reporters Board
Cpa
150 hours education $1,400 - $2,800 Idaho State Board of Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,100 Idaho State Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 Idaho State Board of Dentistry
Dietitian
1800 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses — Board of Licensure for Dietitians
Electrician
0 hours education $100 - $400 Idaho Division of Building Safety — Electrical Bureau
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Idaho Board of Morticians
Home Inspector
0 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 Idaho Division of Building Safety
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $2,700 - $3,700 Idaho Division of Building Safety — HVAC Bureau
Insurance Adjuster
0 hours education $500 - $700 Idaho Department of Insurance
Insurance Agent
0 hours education $150 - $400 Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses — Board of Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
500 hours education $6,500 - $7,500 Idaho Board of Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $700 - $1,700 Idaho Department of Finance
Notary Public
0 hours education $60 - $150 Idaho Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $19,500 - $20,500 Idaho Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $67,500 - $68,500 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses — Occupational Therapy
Optician
0 hours education $500 - $500 No state licensing authority
Paralegal
720 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,100 - $2,100 Idaho Department of Health and Welfare - EMS Bureau
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $600 - $1,600 Idaho State Department of Agriculture — Pesticide Program
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,100 Idaho Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $900 - $1,900 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses — Physical Therapy Licensure Board
Pilot
80 hours education $11,000 - $12,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $100 - $300 Idaho Division of Building Safety — Plumbing Bureau
Private Investigator
0 hours education $500 - $1,500 No State Licensing Requirement
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $3,800 - $4,800 Idaho Real Estate Appraiser Board
Real Estate Broker
90 hours education $600 - $1,200 Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $22,500 - $23,500 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses – Respiratory Therapy
Security Guard
0 hours education $500 - $600 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses
Social Worker
3000 hours education $47,500 - $48,500 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses — State Board of Social Work Examiners
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses – Speech, Hearing and Communication Services Licensure Board
Surveyor
3000 hours education $34,500 - $35,500 Idaho Board of Licensure of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $32,500 - $33,500 Idaho State Department of Education
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,400 - $5,400 Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $13,850 - $14,850 Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine
Welder
480 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Idaho Division of Building Safety / AWS Accredited Test Facility