Professional License Requirements in Tennessee
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $52,500 - $53,500 Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners — Acupuncture Certification
Architect
4000 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners
Audiologist
5000 hours education $73,500 - $74,500 Tennessee Board of Communication Disorders and Sciences
Barber
1500 hours education $8,625 - $9,625 Tennessee Board of Barber Examiners
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $129,500 - $130,500 Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Contractor
0 hours education $350 - $750 Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors
Cosmetologist
1500 hours education $6,000 - $17,000 Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Tennessee Board of Court Reporting
Cpa
150 hours education $1,500 - $3,000 Tennessee State Board of Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Dietitian
1800 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Tennessee Board of Dietitian/Nutritionist Examiners
Electrician
0 hours education $350 - $700 Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance — Board of Licensing Contractors
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Home Inspector
90 hours education $2,700 - $3,700 Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance — Home Inspector Licensing
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,500 - $4,500 Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $950 Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $250 - $550 Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners — Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
Massage Therapist
500 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 Tennessee Massage Licensure Board
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $800 - $1,800 Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions
Notary Public
0 hours education $40 - $120 Tennessee Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Tennessee Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $69,500 - $70,500 Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Optician
2000 hours education $13,500 - $14,500 Tennessee Board of Dispensing Opticians
Paralegal
720 hours education $7,500 - $8,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 Tennessee Department of Health - Office of EMS
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $700 - $1,700 Tennessee Department of Agriculture — Regulatory Services Division
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,200 Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $800 - $1,800 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $81,500 - $82,500 Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $11,500 - $12,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $200 - $500 Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors — Plumbing Division
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,500 - $2,500 Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance — Private Protective Services
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $3,900 - $4,900 Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission
Real Estate Broker
120 hours education $500 - $1,100 Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
Security Guard
16 hours education $500 - $800 Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance — Private Protective Services
Social Worker
3000 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $57,500 - $58,500 Tennessee Board of Communication Disorders and Sciences
Surveyor
3000 hours education $33,500 - $34,500 Tennessee Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $33,500 - $34,500 Tennessee Department of Education
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $14,850 - $15,850 Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Welder
480 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance / AWS Accredited Test Facility