Professional License Requirements in Minnesota
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $52,500 - $53,500 Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Architect
4000 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design
Audiologist
5000 hours education $81,500 - $82,500 Minnesota Department of Health — Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Licensure
Barber
1500 hours education $9,635 - $10,635 Minnesota Board of Barber Examiners
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $129,500 - $130,500 Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Contractor
0 hours education $300 - $700 Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Cosmetologist
1550 hours education $7,000 - $18,000 Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $15,500 - $16,500 Minnesota Judicial Branch
Cpa
150 hours education $1,400 - $2,800 Minnesota Board of Accountancy
Dental Assistant
900 hours education $7,500 - $8,500 Minnesota Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $29,500 - $30,500 Minnesota Board of Dentistry
Dietitian
1800 hours education $52,500 - $53,500 Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
Electrician
576 hours education $150 - $500 Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry — Electrical Licensing
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 Minnesota Department of Health — Mortuary Science Section
Home Inspector
0 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 Minnesota Department of Commerce
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,000 - $4,000 Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry — CCLD Licensing Unit
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $950 Minnesota Department of Commerce
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $250 - $550 Minnesota Department of Commerce - Insurance Division
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID)
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
500 hours education $6,500 - $7,500 No state licensing board — regulated at municipal level
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $8,000 - $9,000 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $800 - $1,800 Minnesota Department of Commerce
Notary Public
0 hours education $40 - $110 Minnesota Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Minnesota Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $74,500 - $75,500 Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
Optician
0 hours education $500 - $500 No state licensing authority
Paralegal
720 hours education $9,000 - $10,000 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB)
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $700 - $1,700 Minnesota Department of Agriculture — Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $12,500 - $13,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $200 - $500 Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry — Plumbing Board
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 Minnesota Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $3,900 - $4,900 Minnesota Department of Commerce — Real Estate Appraiser Unit
Real Estate Broker
90 hours education $600 - $1,200 Minnesota Department of Commerce — Real Estate
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
Security Guard
0 hours education $500 - $650 Minnesota Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services
Social Worker
3000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Minnesota Board of Social Work
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $61,500 - $62,500 Minnesota Department of Health – Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $37,500 - $38,500 Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $35,500 - $36,500 Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,600 - $5,600 Minnesota Department of Public Safety — Driver and Vehicle Services
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $15,875 - $16,875 Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine
Welder
480 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry / AWS Accredited Test Facility