Professional License Requirements in Nebraska
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $52,500 - $53,500 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Architect
4000 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects
Audiologist
5000 hours education $73,500 - $74,500 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — Audiology Licensure
Barber
1800 hours education $12,635 - $13,635 Nebraska Board of Barber Examiners
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $128,500 - $129,500 Nebraska Board of Chiropractic
Contractor
0 hours education $50 - $300 No state-level licensing — regulated at city/county level
Cosmetologist
2100 hours education $9,000 - $22,000 Nebraska Board of Cosmetology, Electrology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, and Body Art
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Nebraska Supreme Court
Cpa
150 hours education $1,400 - $2,800 Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Nebraska Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 Nebraska Board of Dentistry
Dietitian
1800 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — Dietitian Licensing
Electrician
0 hours education $100 - $400 Nebraska State Electrical Division
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — Funeral Directing and Embalming
Home Inspector
0 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 Nebraska Secretary of State
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $2,500 - $3,500 Nebraska State Fire Marshal — Mechanical Licensing
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $950 Nebraska Department of Insurance
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $250 - $550 Nebraska Department of Insurance (DOI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $47,500 - $48,500 Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects — Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 Nebraska Secretary of State
Massage Therapist
1000 hours education $11,500 - $12,500 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — Licensure Unit
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $700 - $1,700 Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
Notary Public
0 hours education $60 - $160 Nebraska Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $19,500 - $20,500 Nebraska Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $69,500 - $70,500 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — Occupational Therapy
Optician
0 hours education $500 - $500 No state licensing authority
Paralegal
720 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,100 - $2,100 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - EMS Program
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $700 - $1,700 Nebraska Department of Agriculture — Pesticide Program
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,100 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $900 - $1,900 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $81,500 - $82,500 Nebraska Board of Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $10,500 - $11,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $150 - $350 Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy — Plumbing Program
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Nebraska Secretary of State — Private Detective Division
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $3,800 - $4,800 Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Board
Real Estate Broker
72 hours education $600 - $1,200 Nebraska Real Estate Commission (NREC)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services – Respiratory Care
Security Guard
0 hours education $500 - $650 Nebraska Secretary of State — Private Detective Division
Social Worker
3000 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — Mental Health Practice Board
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $55,500 - $56,500 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services – Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $35,500 - $36,500 Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects — Land Surveyor Section
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $31,500 - $32,500 Nebraska Department of Education
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $13,875 - $14,875 Nebraska Board of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Welder
480 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Nebraska Department of Labor / AWS Accredited Test Facility