NY · 26 occupations tracked · 23 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $567 | $108,240 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $505 | $170,010 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $110 | $44,410 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $281 | $101,430 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $106 | $64,350 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $145 | $43,390 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $368 | $203,100 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $78 | $49,870 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Yes | $200 | $76,750 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $386 | $119,610 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Varies | $196 | $67,360 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $138 | $70,170 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $146 | $65,930 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Yes | $109 | $62,810 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $71 | $46,340 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $418 | $156,920 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $288 | $116,310 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Varies | $120 | $74,120 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Varies | $257 | $70,190 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $385 | $117,950 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $301 | $65,370 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $363 | $102,590 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $213 | $103,130 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Yes | $95 | $42,550 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $159 | $76,260 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $365 | $137,590 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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