Professional License Requirements in South Dakota
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Acupuncturist
0 hours education $500 - $500 South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Architect
4000 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 South Dakota Board of Technical Professions
Audiologist
5000 hours education $69,500 - $70,500 South Dakota Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists
Barber
1500 hours education $7,600 - $8,600 South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $125,500 - $126,500 South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Contractor
0 hours education $50 - $200 No state-level licensing — regulated at city/county level
Cosmetologist
2100 hours education $9,000 - $22,000 South Dakota Cosmetology Commission
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 South Dakota Unified Judicial System
Cpa
150 hours education $1,300 - $2,600 South Dakota Board of Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,400 South Dakota State Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 South Dakota Board of Dentistry
Dietitian
1800 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners — Dietitians
Electrician
0 hours education $50 - $400 No State Licensing Board — Regulated at Municipal Level
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 South Dakota Board of Funeral Service
Home Inspector
120 hours education $2,500 - $3,500 South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Hvac Technician
1500 hours education $2,000 - $3,000 South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Insurance Adjuster
0 hours education $500 - $700 South Dakota Division of Insurance
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $200 - $500 South Dakota Division of Insurance (DOI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $47,500 - $48,500 South Dakota Board of Technical Professions — Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
500 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $6,500 - $7,500 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $800 - $1,800 South Dakota Division of Banking
Notary Public
0 hours education $50 - $130 South Dakota Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $19,500 - $20,500 South Dakota Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $64,500 - $65,500 South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners — 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 South Dakota Department of Public Safety - EMS Program
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $600 - $1,600 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $500 - $1,500 South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources — Pesticide Program
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 South Dakota Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $900 - $1,900 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners — Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $10,500 - $11,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $50 - $200 No State Licensing Board — Regulated at Municipal Level
Private Investigator
0 hours education $500 - $1,500 No State Licensing Requirement
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $3,700 - $4,700 South Dakota Appraiser Certification Program
Real Estate Broker
116 hours education $600 - $1,200 South Dakota Real Estate Commission (SDREC)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $22,500 - $23,500 South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners – Respiratory Care
Security Guard
0 hours education $500 - $600 South Dakota Department of Public Safety
Social Worker
3000 hours education $47,500 - $48,500 South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 South Dakota Board of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, and Sign Language Interpreting
Surveyor
3000 hours education $35,500 - $36,500 South Dakota Board of Technical Professions
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $30,500 - $31,500 South Dakota Department of Education
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,300 - $5,300 South Dakota Department of Public Safety — Driver Licensing
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $13,850 - $14,850 South Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Welder
480 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation / AWS Accredited Test Facility