Professional License Requirements in Washington
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $57,500 - $58,500 Washington Department of Health — Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine
Architect
4000 hours education $94,500 - $95,500 Washington State Board for Architects
Audiologist
5000 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Washington State Department of Health — Audiology
Barber
1000 hours education $7,650 - $8,650 Washington Department of Licensing — Barber Program
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $132,500 - $133,500 Washington State Department of Health — Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission
Contractor
0 hours education $200 - $600 Washington Department of Labor and Industries
Cosmetologist
1600 hours education $7,000 - $19,000 Washington Department of Licensing — Cosmetology Program
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Washington Court Reporter Certification Board
Cpa
150 hours education $1,500 - $3,000 Washington State Board of Accountancy
Dental Assistant
1100 hours education $8,000 - $9,000 Washington State Department of Health - Dental Quality Assurance Commission
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $34,500 - $35,500 Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission
Dietitian
1800 hours education $57,500 - $58,500 Washington State Department of Health — Dietitians and Nutritionists
Electrician
576 hours education $200 - $600 Washington State Department of Labor and Industries — Electrical Program
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Washington State Department of Licensing — Funeral Directors and Embalmers
Home Inspector
120 hours education $3,300 - $4,300 Washington State Department of Licensing
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,500 - $4,500 Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I)
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $1,000 Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $250 - $550 Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Washington State Department of Licensing — Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
625 hours education $8,500 - $9,500 Washington State Department of Health — Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $10,000 - $11,000 Washington State Department of Health
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $900 - $1,900 Washington State Department of Financial Institutions
Notary Public
0 hours education $60 - $150 Washington Department of Licensing
Nursing
1500 hours education $24,500 - $25,500 Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Washington State Department of Health — Occupational Therapy
Optician
2000 hours education $13,500 - $14,500 Washington State Department of Health
Paralegal
720 hours education $9,500 - $10,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,400 - $2,400 Washington State Department of Health - EMS and Trauma Care
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $800 - $1,800 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $700 - $1,700 Washington State Department of Agriculture — Pesticide Management Division
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Washington State Department of Health — Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
Phlebotomist
160 hours education $2,000 - $3,000 Washington State Department of Health
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $89,500 - $90,500 Washington State Department of Health — Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $14,500 - $15,500 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $279 - $600 Washington State Department of Labor and Industries — Plumber Certification Program
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $4,100 - $5,100 Washington Department of Licensing — Real Estate Appraiser Program
Real Estate Broker
90 hours education $800 - $1,600 Washington Department of Licensing — Real Estate
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $25,500 - $26,500 Washington Department of Health – Respiratory Care
Security Guard
8 hours education $500 - $850 Washington State Department of Licensing
Social Worker
3000 hours education $59,500 - $60,500 Washington Department of Health — Social Work Program
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $67,500 - $68,500 Washington Department of Health – Speech-Language Pathology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $43,500 - $44,500 Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $39,500 - $40,500 Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Truck Driver
160 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Washington Department of Licensing (DOL)
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $17,900 - $18,900 Washington State Department of Health - Veterinary Board of Governors
Welder
480 hours education $5,000 - $6,000 Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) / AWS Accredited Test Facility