TX · 26 occupations tracked · 25 requiring licensure
| Occupation | Required | Fee | Salary | Difficulty | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArchitectArchitecture | Yes | $476 | $91,730 | Very High | B.Arch or M.Arch + AXP (3740 hours) |
| Attorney / LawyerLegal | Yes | $424 | $142,750 | Very High | JD (3 years post-bachelor) |
| BarberPersonal Care | Yes | $86 | $37,480 | Low | 1000-1500 hours training |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant)Finance | Yes | $493 | $84,880 | Very High | 150 credit hours + 1-2 years experience |
| Commercial Driver (CDL)Transportation | Yes | $129 | $53,390 | Medium | CDL Training (3-7 weeks) |
| CosmetologistPersonal Care | Yes | $137 | $35,930 | Low | 1000-2100 hours training |
| DentistHealthcare | Yes | $518 | $167,450 | Very High | DDS/DMD (4 years post-bachelor) |
| EMT / ParamedicPublic Safety | Yes | $81 | $40,820 | Medium | EMT: 120-150 hours / Paramedic: 1200 hours |
| Electrician (Journeyman)Trades | Yes | $179 | $63,410 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship (8000 hours) |
| General ContractorTrades | Yes | $401 | $99,200 | Medium-High | Experience-based (2-5 years) |
| HVAC TechnicianTrades | Yes | $156 | $56,330 | Medium | Certificate/Apprenticeship + EPA 608 |
| Insurance AgentInsurance | Yes | $189 | $58,380 | Low-Medium | Pre-licensing course (20-40 hours) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Healthcare | Yes | $118 | $53,820 | Medium | LPN Program (12-18 months) |
| Massage TherapistPersonal Care | Varies | $165 | $50,870 | Low-Medium | 500-1000 hours training |
| Pest Control ApplicatorTrades | Yes | $75 | $38,970 | Low | Training Program (40-100 hours) |
| PharmacistHealthcare | Yes | $306 | $132,040 | Very High | PharmD (6 years) |
| Physical TherapistHealthcare | Yes | $262 | $98,670 | High | DPT (3 years post-bachelor) |
| PlumberTrades | Yes | $143 | $62,340 | Medium-High | 4-5 year apprenticeship |
| Private InvestigatorPublic Safety | Yes | $286 | $58,010 | Medium | Varies (often experience-based) |
| Professional Engineer (PE)Engineering | Yes | $247 | $97,720 | Very High | BS Engineering + 4 years experience |
| Real Estate AgentReal Estate | Yes | $322 | $54,980 | Medium | 60-180 hours pre-licensing |
| Real Estate BrokerReal Estate | Yes | $298 | $84,880 | Medium-High | Additional 60-90 hours + 2-3 years experience |
| Registered Nurse (RN)Healthcare | Yes | $209 | $86,370 | High | BSN or ADN |
| Security GuardPublic Safety | Yes | $55 | $36,010 | Low | Guard Training (8-40 hours) |
| Teacher (K-12)Education | Yes | $231 | $63,070 | High | Bachelor's + Student Teaching |
| VeterinarianHealthcare | Yes | $295 | $115,840 | Very High | DVM (4 years post-bachelor) |
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