Professional License Requirements in Montana
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Montana Board of Medical Examiners
Architect
4000 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Montana Board of Architects and Landscape Architects
Audiologist
5000 hours education $74,500 - $75,500 Montana Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Barber
1500 hours education $9,630 - $10,630 Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $126,500 - $127,500 Montana Board of Chiropractors
Contractor
0 hours education $200 - $500 Montana Department of Labor and Industry
Cosmetologist
2000 hours education $8,000 - $20,000 Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Montana Supreme Court
Cpa
150 hours education $1,500 - $3,000 Montana Board of Public Accountants
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 Montana Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $25,500 - $26,500 Montana Board of Dentistry
Dietitian
1800 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Montana Board of Medical Examiners — Nutritionists
Electrician
0 hours education $175 - $500 Montana Department of Labor and Industry — Board of Electrical Examiners
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $22,500 - $23,500 Montana Board of Funeral Service
Home Inspector
90 hours education $2,500 - $3,500 Montana Department of Labor and Industry — Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $2,700 - $3,700 Montana Department of Labor and Industry — Building Codes Bureau
Insurance Adjuster
16 hours education $500 - $900 Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $250 - $550 Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors — Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
500 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 Montana Board of Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $900 - $1,900 Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions
Notary Public
0 hours education $55 - $140 Montana Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Montana Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $69,500 - $70,500 Montana Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
Optician
0 hours education $500 - $500 No state licensing authority
Paralegal
720 hours education $7,500 - $8,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,100 - $2,100 Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services - EMS and Trauma Systems
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $500 - $1,500 Montana Department of Agriculture — Agricultural Sciences Division
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,100 Montana Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $81,500 - $82,500 Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Pilot
80 hours education $12,500 - $13,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $225 - $500 Montana Department of Labor and Industry — Board of Plumbers
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Montana Department of Labor and Industry — Board of Private Security
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $3,800 - $4,800 Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Real Estate Broker
60 hours education $600 - $1,200 Montana Board of Realty Regulation
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $22,500 - $23,500 Montana Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners
Security Guard
0 hours education $500 - $650 Montana Board of Private Security Patrol Officers and Investigators
Social Worker
3000 hours education $47,500 - $48,500 Montana Board of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Montana Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Surveyor
3000 hours education $37,500 - $38,500 Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $32,500 - $33,500 Montana Office of Public Instruction
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Montana Motor Vehicle Division
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $14,850 - $15,850 Montana Board of Veterinary Medicine
Welder
480 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Montana Department of Labor and Industry / AWS Accredited Test Facility