AL · 26 occupations tracked · 24 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $398 | $81,810 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $641 | $128,380 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $100 | $33,230 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $321 | $76,990 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $92 | $48,960 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $113 | $33,180 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $611 | $149,280 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $114 | $37,760 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Yes | $211 | $58,250 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $355 | $88,360 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Varies | $206 | $51,900 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $177 | $54,050 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $137 | $50,820 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Yes | $118 | $47,240 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $83 | $35,160 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $509 | $120,010 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $278 | $87,930 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Yes | $131 | $57,300 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Varies | $319 | $52,420 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $441 | $88,890 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $279 | $50,090 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $294 | $76,950 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $181 | $77,480 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Yes | $66 | $33,420 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $259 | $57,910 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $403 | $105,210 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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