SD · 26 occupations tracked · 24 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $559 | $91,120 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $766 | $139,360 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $76 | $37,160 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $449 | $84,010 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $77 | $51,280 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $106 | $36,390 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $379 | $161,440 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $89 | $40,190 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Varies | $166 | $63,930 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $432 | $97,940 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Varies | $234 | $55,070 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $130 | $56,670 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $144 | $53,860 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Yes | $170 | $50,630 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $74 | $38,370 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $292 | $130,290 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $376 | $93,790 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Yes | $144 | $61,680 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Yes | $297 | $57,040 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $288 | $96,410 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $186 | $53,940 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $346 | $82,400 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $247 | $85,060 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Yes | $95 | $34,930 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $209 | $61,600 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $415 | $112,960 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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