Professional License Requirements in Maryland
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $56,500 - $57,500 Maryland Board of Acupuncture
Architect
4000 hours education $94,500 - $95,500 Maryland Board of Architects
Audiologist
5000 hours education $87,500 - $88,500 Maryland Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists
Barber
1200 hours education $7,625 - $8,625 Maryland Board of Barbers
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $131,500 - $132,500 Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Contractor
0 hours education $400 - $800 Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC)
Cosmetologist
1500 hours education $6,000 - $18,000 Maryland Board of Cosmetologists
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $15,500 - $16,500 Maryland Judiciary
Cpa
150 hours education $1,500 - $3,000 Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $31,500 - $32,500 Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners
Dietitian
1800 hours education $57,500 - $58,500 Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice
Electrician
0 hours education $175 - $500 Maryland Department of Labor — Board of Master Electricians
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Maryland State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors
Home Inspector
72 hours education $2,700 - $3,700 Maryland Department of Labor — Home Inspector Licensing
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,500 - $4,500 Maryland Department of Labor — Board of HVACR Contractors
Insurance Adjuster
24 hours education $500 - $975 Maryland Insurance Administration
Insurance Agent
24 hours education $250 - $550 Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Maryland Board for Professional Land Surveyors and Property Line Surveyors — Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,400 Maryland State Police Licensing Division
Massage Therapist
600 hours education $9,000 - $10,000 Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $9,000 - $10,000 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
24 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Maryland Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation
Notary Public
0 hours education $90 - $180 Maryland Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Maryland Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
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 Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $800 - $1,800 Maryland Department of Agriculture — Pesticide Regulation Section
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 Maryland Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,100 - $2,100 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $89,500 - $90,500 Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Pilot
80 hours education $14,000 - $15,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $200 - $500 Maryland State Board of Plumbing
Private Investigator
0 hours education $2,000 - $3,000 Maryland State Police — Licensing Division
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,100 - $5,100 Maryland Department of Labor — Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors Commission
Real Estate Broker
135 hours education $700 - $1,400 Maryland Real Estate Commission
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $25,500 - $26,500 Maryland Board of Physicians – Respiratory Care
Security Guard
16 hours education $500 - $850 Maryland State Police — Licensing Division
Social Worker
3000 hours education $59,500 - $60,500 Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $67,500 - $68,500 Maryland Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists
Surveyor
3000 hours education $41,500 - $42,500 Maryland Board for Professional Land Surveyors
Tax Preparer
80 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers
Teacher
3200 hours education $37,500 - $38,500 Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,900 - $5,900 Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $16,900 - $17,900 Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Welder
480 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Maryland Department of Labor / AWS Accredited Test Facility