Professional License Requirements in Michigan
Browse all professional licensing guides available for Michigan.
Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $52,500 - $53,500 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Architect
4000 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Michigan Board of Architects
Audiologist
5000 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Michigan Board of Audiology
Barber
1800 hours education $13,603 - $14,603 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs — Board of Barber Examiners
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $129,500 - $130,500 Michigan Board of Chiropractic
Contractor
60 hours education $500 - $1,000 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Cosmetologist
1500 hours education $6,000 - $18,000 Michigan Board of Cosmetology — LARA
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Michigan Board of Examiners for Certified Shorthand Reporters
Cpa
150 hours education $1,400 - $2,800 Michigan Board of Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,400 Michigan Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $27,500 - $28,500 Michigan Board of Dentistry
Dietitian
1800 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Electrician
0 hours education $150 - $500 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs — Board of Electrical Examiners
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $22,500 - $23,500 Michigan Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science
Home Inspector
0 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $2,700 - $3,700 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $900 Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $200 - $450 Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs — Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
625 hours education $8,500 - $9,500 Michigan Board of Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $7,500 - $8,500 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $800 - $1,800 Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
Notary Public
0 hours education $40 - $120 Michigan Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Michigan Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $74,500 - $75,500 Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
Optician
0 hours education $500 - $500 No state licensing authority
Paralegal
720 hours education $8,500 - $9,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,200 - $2,200 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - EMS and Trauma Division
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $800 - $1,800 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development — Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $900 - $1,900 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $12,000 - $13,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $225 - $500 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $3,900 - $4,900 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Real Estate Broker
90 hours education $600 - $1,200 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Real Estate
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – LARA
Security Guard
0 hours education $500 - $650 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Social Worker
3000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Michigan Board of Social Work
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $61,500 - $62,500 Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $37,500 - $38,500 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs — Board of Professional Surveyors
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $35,500 - $36,500 Michigan Department of Education
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,600 - $5,600 Michigan Secretary of State
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $15,878 - $16,878 Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine
Welder
480 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) / AWS Accredited Test Facility