Professional License Requirements in Oregon
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Oregon Board of Medical Examiners — Acupuncture
Architect
4000 hours education $89,500 - $90,500 Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners
Audiologist
5000 hours education $81,500 - $82,500 Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Barber
1350 hours education $9,650 - $10,650 Oregon Health Licensing Agency — Board of Barbering
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $130,500 - $131,500 Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Contractor
16 hours education $500 - $1,000 Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
Cosmetologist
1700 hours education $7,000 - $19,000 Oregon Health Licensing Agency — Board of Cosmetology
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Oregon Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters
Cpa
150 hours education $1,500 - $3,000 Oregon Board of Accountancy
Dental Assistant
600 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Oregon Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $34,500 - $35,500 Oregon Board of Dentistry
Dietitian
1800 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Oregon Health Licensing Agency — Board of Licensed Dietitians
Electrician
576 hours education $150 - $500 Oregon Building Codes Division — Electrical Program
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 Oregon State Mortuary and Cemetery Board
Home Inspector
80 hours education $2,700 - $3,700 Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,500 - $4,500 Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $1,000 Oregon Division of Financial Regulation
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $300 - $600 Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Oregon State Landscape Architect Board
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
Massage Therapist
625 hours education $8,500 - $9,500 Oregon Board of Massage Therapists
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $8,500 - $9,500 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $800 - $1,800 Oregon Division of Financial Regulation
Notary Public
0 hours education $40 - $110 Oregon Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Oregon State Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $77,500 - $78,500 Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
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 $1,300 - $2,300 Oregon Health Authority - EMS and Trauma Systems Program
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $700 - $1,700 Oregon Department of Agriculture — Pesticide Program
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 Oregon Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,100 - $2,100 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $89,500 - $90,500 Oregon Board of Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $13,500 - $14,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $225 - $500 Oregon Building Codes Division — Plumbing Program
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,200 - $5,200 Oregon Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board
Real Estate Broker
150 hours education $800 - $1,600 Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $25,500 - $26,500 Oregon Respiratory Therapist Licensing Board
Security Guard
14 hours education $500 - $800 Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)
Social Worker
3000 hours education $57,500 - $58,500 Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $64,500 - $65,500 Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $41,500 - $42,500 Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying
Tax Preparer
80 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners
Teacher
3200 hours education $37,500 - $38,500 Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC)
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,700 - $5,700 Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV)
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $16,900 - $17,900 Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board
Welder
480 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Oregon Building Codes Division / AWS Accredited Test Facility