Professional License Requirements in Massachusetts
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $59,500 - $60,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals
Architect
4000 hours education $99,500 - $100,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Architects
Audiologist
5000 hours education $94,500 - $95,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Barber
1000 hours education $7,626 - $8,626 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Barbers
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $130,500 - $131,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors
Contractor
0 hours education $300 - $700 Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections
Cosmetologist
1000 hours education $6,000 - $16,000 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $18,500 - $19,500 Massachusetts Trial Court
Cpa
150 hours education $1,500 - $3,000 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Public Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $37,500 - $38,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
Dietitian
1800 hours education $61,500 - $62,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals — Dietitians/Nutritionists
Electrician
600 hours education $200 - $600 Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $25,500 - $26,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing
Home Inspector
100 hours education $3,300 - $4,300 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,300 - $4,300 Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure — Board of Registration of Refrigeration Technicians
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $1,100 Massachusetts Division of Insurance
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $350 - $650 Massachusetts Division of Insurance (DOI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $59,500 - $60,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
900 hours education $10,500 - $11,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $10,500 - $11,500 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Massachusetts Division of Banks
Notary Public
0 hours education $60 - $130 Massachusetts Governor's Office
Nursing
1500 hours education $31,500 - $32,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals — Occupational Therapy
Optician
2000 hours education $13,500 - $14,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Dispensing Opticians
Paralegal
720 hours education $11,500 - $12,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 Massachusetts Department of Public Health - Office of EMS
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $800 - $1,800 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources — Pesticide Bureau
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $94,500 - $95,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals — Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $15,000 - $16,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $150 - $350 Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS)
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Appraisers
Real Estate Broker
40 hours education $500 - $1,000 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $27,500 - $28,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Respiratory Therapists
Security Guard
0 hours education $500 - $650 Massachusetts Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
Social Worker
3000 hours education $64,500 - $65,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $77,500 - $78,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $44,500 - $45,500 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3400 hours education $42,500 - $43,500 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Truck Driver
160 hours education $5,100 - $6,100 Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $17,900 - $18,900 Massachusetts Board of Registration of Veterinary Medicine
Welder
480 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Massachusetts Department of Public Safety / AWS Accredited Test Facility