Professional License Requirements in Illinois
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Architect
4000 hours education $89,500 - $90,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Architecture Board
Audiologist
5000 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Audiology
Barber
1500 hours education $10,625 - $11,625 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $131,500 - $132,500 Illinois Medical Licensing Board — Chiropractic
Contractor
0 hours education $100 - $500 No state-level licensing — regulated at city/county level
Cosmetologist
1500 hours education $7,000 - $18,000 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Board of Cosmetology
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $19,500 - $20,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Cpa
150 hours education $1,500 - $3,000 Illinois Board of Examiners
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $34,500 - $35,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Dietitian
1800 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Dietitian Nutritionist Licensing
Electrician
0 hours education $50 - $500 No State Licensing Board — Regulated at Municipal Level
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Home Inspector
60 hours education $2,700 - $3,700 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Hvac Technician
1500 hours education $2,000 - $3,000 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Insurance Adjuster
0 hours education $500 - $650 Illinois Department of Insurance
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $250 - $550 Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Landscape Architecture
Locksmith
40 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Massage Therapist
600 hours education $8,500 - $9,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR)
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $8,500 - $9,500 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $800 - $1,800 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Notary Public
0 hours education $40 - $120 Illinois Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $77,500 - $78,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Occupational Therapy
Optician
0 hours education $500 - $500 No state licensing authority
Paralegal
720 hours education $9,500 - $10,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 Illinois Department of Public Health - Division of EMS
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $700 - $1,700 Illinois Department of Public Health — Structural Pest Control Program
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,100 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Division of Professional Regulation
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $87,500 - $88,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Physical Therapy Board
Pilot
80 hours education $13,500 - $14,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $100 - $500 No State Licensing Board — Regulated at Municipal Level
Private Investigator
0 hours education $2,000 - $3,000 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,200 - $5,200 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Real Estate Broker
120 hours education $600 - $1,300 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $25,500 - $26,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation – IDFPR
Security Guard
20 hours education $500 - $850 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Social Worker
3000 hours education $57,500 - $58,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $67,500 - $68,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation – Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $39,500 - $40,500 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Land Surveyor
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3400 hours education $41,500 - $42,500 Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,700 - $5,700 Illinois Secretary of State
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $15,870 - $16,870 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Welder
480 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation / AWS Accredited Test Facility