Professional License Requirements in New Jersey
Browse all professional licensing guides available for New Jersey.
Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $57,500 - $58,500 New Jersey Board of Acupuncture
Architect
4000 hours education $99,500 - $100,500 New Jersey State Board of Architects
Audiologist
5000 hours education $91,500 - $92,500 New Jersey Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee
Barber
900 hours education $7,630 - $8,630 New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $131,500 - $132,500 New Jersey State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Contractor
0 hours education $200 - $500 New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs — Home Improvement Contractor Registration
Cosmetologist
1200 hours education $6,000 - $18,000 New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 New Jersey Certified Shorthand Reporters Board
Cpa
150 hours education $1,500 - $3,000 New Jersey State Board of Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,400 New Jersey State Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $37,500 - $38,500 New Jersey State Board of Dentistry
Dietitian
1800 hours education $59,500 - $60,500 New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs — Audiology, Speech-Language, and Dietetics
Electrician
0 hours education $225 - $600 New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $25,500 - $26,500 New Jersey State Board of Mortuary Science
Home Inspector
180 hours education $4,000 - $5,000 New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance — Home Inspector Advisory Committee
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,700 - $4,700 New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs — Board of Examiners of HVACR Contractors
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $1,050 New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
Insurance Agent
40 hours education $350 - $700 New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $57,500 - $58,500 New Jersey State Board of Architects — Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,400 New Jersey State Police
Massage Therapist
500 hours education $7,500 - $8,500 New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $10,000 - $11,000 New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
Notary Public
0 hours education $25 - $90 New Jersey Department of the Treasury
Nursing
1500 hours education $29,500 - $30,500 New Jersey Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $81,500 - $82,500 New Jersey Occupational Therapy Advisory Council
Optician
2000 hours education $14,500 - $15,500 New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Ophthalmic Dispensers and Technicians
Paralegal
720 hours education $10,500 - $11,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 New Jersey Department of Health - Office of EMS
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $800 - $1,800 No state licensing required
Pest Control
40 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection — Bureau of Licensing and Pesticide Operations
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 New Jersey Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,200 - $2,200 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $91,500 - $92,500 New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Pilot
80 hours education $15,500 - $16,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $280 - $600 New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs — State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers
Private Investigator
0 hours education $2,000 - $3,000 New Jersey State Police — Private Detective Unit
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 New Jersey Real Estate Appraisers Board
Real Estate Broker
150 hours education $700 - $1,500 New Jersey Real Estate Commission
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $26,500 - $27,500 New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care
Security Guard
24 hours education $500 - $900 New Jersey State Police — Security Officer Registration Act (SORA)
Social Worker
3000 hours education $61,500 - $62,500 New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $71,500 - $72,500 New Jersey Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee
Surveyor
3000 hours education $43,500 - $44,500 New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3400 hours education $41,500 - $42,500 New Jersey Department of Education
Truck Driver
160 hours education $5,200 - $6,200 New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC)
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $17,900 - $18,900 New Jersey State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Welder
480 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development / AWS Accredited Test Facility