Professional License Requirements in Wisconsin
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Architect
4000 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Wisconsin Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors
Audiologist
5000 hours education $77,500 - $78,500 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Audiology
Barber
1000 hours education $6,594 - $7,594 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Barbering Board
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $128,500 - $129,500 Wisconsin Chiropractic Examining Board
Contractor
12 hours education $200 - $500 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
Cosmetologist
1550 hours education $7,000 - $18,000 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Cosmetology Examining Board
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $15,500 - $16,500 Wisconsin Court System
Cpa
150 hours education $1,400 - $2,800 Wisconsin Accounting Examining Board
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,300 Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $27,500 - $28,500 Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board
Dietitian
1800 hours education $52,500 - $53,500 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Dietitians Affiliated Credentialing Board
Electrician
0 hours education $125 - $500 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Electrical Examining Board
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $22,500 - $23,500 Wisconsin Funeral Directors Examining Board
Home Inspector
120 hours education $3,000 - $4,000 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $3,000 - $4,000 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
Insurance Adjuster
0 hours education $500 - $700 Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $250 - $550 Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
600 hours education $8,000 - $9,000 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $7,500 - $8,500 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $800 - $1,800 Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
Notary Public
0 hours education $40 - $100 Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
Nursing
1500 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Wisconsin Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $71,500 - $72,500 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Occupational Therapy
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 $1,200 - $2,200 Wisconsin Department of Health Services - EMS Section
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $600 - $1,600 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection — Pesticide Programs
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,100 Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $84,500 - $85,500 Wisconsin Physical Therapy Examining Board
Pilot
80 hours education $12,000 - $13,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $174 - $450 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) — Plumbing Section
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,000 - $2,000 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $3,900 - $4,900 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Appraiser Section
Real Estate Broker
72 hours education $500 - $1,100 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Real Estate
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services – Respiratory Care
Security Guard
0 hours education $500 - $600 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Social Worker
3000 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Social Worker Section
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $61,500 - $62,500 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services – Examining Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Surveyor
3000 hours education $37,500 - $38,500 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Professional Land Surveyor
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $36,500 - $37,500 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,700 - $5,700 Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $14,848 - $15,848 Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board
Welder
480 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services / AWS Accredited Test Facility