OR · 26 occupations tracked · 24 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $615 | $102,140 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $675 | $156,000 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $113 | $41,980 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $476 | $93,610 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $97 | $58,820 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $98 | $41,020 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $390 | $185,150 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $119 | $45,950 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Yes | $178 | $72,380 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $424 | $111,380 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Yes | $218 | $63,440 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $185 | $65,250 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $141 | $60,000 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Yes | $163 | $57,800 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $83 | $44,430 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $501 | $145,830 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $338 | $106,850 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Varies | $179 | $68,250 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Yes | $203 | $64,660 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $278 | $108,330 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $192 | $60,780 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $285 | $94,420 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $219 | $98,160 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Varies | $84 | $39,940 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $191 | $70,140 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $478 | $131,990 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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