AK · 26 occupations tracked · 26 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $384 | $101,830 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $671 | $159,450 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $107 | $41,040 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $308 | $91,310 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $79 | $58,710 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $147 | $40,310 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $620 | $185,800 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $76 | $45,050 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Yes | $162 | $70,630 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $332 | $109,170 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Yes | $203 | $61,380 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $119 | $64,090 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $137 | $60,360 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Yes | $139 | $57,960 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $74 | $43,530 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $349 | $149,140 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $387 | $108,090 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Yes | $185 | $69,840 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Yes | $304 | $63,370 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $356 | $106,910 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $306 | $61,720 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $294 | $92,380 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $185 | $95,970 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Yes | $95 | $39,570 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $148 | $69,990 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $338 | $128,430 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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