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167

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8347

Healthcare

Acupuncturist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $184K

Trades

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $98K

Healthcare

Anesthesiologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $465K

Business

Architect

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $107K

Education

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $129K

Healthcare

Athletic Trainer

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $77K

Business

Audio and Video Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $75K

Healthcare

Audiologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $124K

Trades

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $63K

Personal Care

Barber

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $78K

Education

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $126K

Science

Biological Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $65K

Education

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $142K

Healthcare

Cardiologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $529K

Healthcare

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $119K

Trades

Carpenter

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $86K

Business

Certified Public Accountant

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $102K

Science

Chemical Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $83K

Healthcare

Chiropractor

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $102K

Business

Civil Engineer

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $118K

Engineering

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $86K

Business

Claims Adjuster

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $93K

Healthcare

Clinical and Counseling Psychologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $133K

Healthcare

Clinical Lab Technologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $85K

Transportation

Commercial Pilot

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $230K

Technology

Computer Network Architects

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $156K

Trades

Construction and Building Inspector

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $101K

Public Safety

Corrections Officer

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $96K

Personal Care

Cosmetologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $59K

Business

Court Reporter

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

49 statesTop median: $109K

Trades

Crane Operator

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $130K

Technology

Cybersecurity Analyst

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $143K

Technology

Database Architects

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $161K

Healthcare

Dental Assistant

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $65K

Healthcare

Dental Hygienist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $130K

Healthcare

Dentist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $231K

Healthcare

Dermatologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $491K

Healthcare

Dietitian/Nutritionist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $94K

Education

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $86K

Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $99K

Trades

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $92K

Engineering

Electrical Engineers

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $144K

Trades

Electrician

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $97K

Engineering

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $156K

Trades

Elevator Installer

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $151K

Healthcare

Emergency Medical Technician

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $61K

Healthcare

Emergency Medicine Physician

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $379K

Healthcare

EMT/Paramedic

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $101K

Healthcare

Endocrinologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $373K

Healthcare

Endodontist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $292K

Education

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $130K

Education

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $131K

Science

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $78K

Science

Environmental Scientist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $98K

Personal Care

Esthetician

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $74K

Healthcare

Family Medicine Physician

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $323K

Business

Financial Advisor

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $168K

Public Safety

Firefighter

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $93K

Science

Forester

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $99K

Business

Funeral Director

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $80K

Healthcare

Gastroenterologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $373K

Trades

General Contractor

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $148K

Healthcare

General Internal Medicine Physician

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $406K

Healthcare

General Surgeon

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $556K

Science

Geologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $155K

Trades

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $65K

Healthcare

Hearing Aid Specialist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $91K

Trades

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $52K

Healthcare

Hematologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $373K

Trades

Home Inspector

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $101K

Trades

HVAC Technician

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $84K

Engineering

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $94K

Engineering

Industrial Engineers

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $143K

Trades

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $99K

Business

Insurance Sales Agent

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $79K

Technology

IT Project Manager

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $142K

Education

K-12 Teacher

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $99K

Education

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $86K

Business

Landscape Architect

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $99K

Business

Lawyer

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $198K

Education

Librarian

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $94K

Education

Library Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $58K

Healthcare

Licensed Practical Nurse

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $80K

Healthcare

Licensed Professional Counselor

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $79K

Trades

Locksmith

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $73K

Healthcare

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

49 statesTop median: $122K

Healthcare

Marriage and Family Therapist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $136K

Personal Care

Massage Therapist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $135K

Education

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $131K

Engineering

Mechanical Engineers

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $141K

Healthcare

Medical Oncologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $373K

Healthcare

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $80K

Business

Mortgage Loan Originator

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $99K

Personal Care

Nail Technician

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $61K

Healthcare

Nephrologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $373K

Healthcare

Neurologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $427K

Business

Notary Public

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $60K

Healthcare

Nurse Anesthetist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $292K

Healthcare

Nurse Midwife

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $197K

Healthcare

Nurse Practitioner

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $167K

Healthcare

Nursing Home Administrator

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $150K

Education

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $102K

Healthcare

Obstetrician and Gynecologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $379K

Healthcare

Occupational Therapist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $119K

Healthcare

Occupational Therapy Assistant

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $79K

Healthcare

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $61K

Healthcare

Ophthalmologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $368K

Healthcare

Optician

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $66K

Healthcare

Optometrist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $166K

Healthcare

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $400K

Healthcare

Orthodontist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $382K

Healthcare

Orthopedic Surgeon

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $547K

Healthcare

Otolaryngologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $556K

Healthcare

Pediatrician

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $354K

Healthcare

Periodontist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $292K

Trades

Pest Control Worker

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $50K

Healthcare

Pharmacist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $165K

Healthcare

Pharmacy Technician

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $56K

Healthcare

Physical Therapist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $123K

Healthcare

Physical Therapist Aides

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $44K

Healthcare

Physical Therapist Assistant

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $79K

Healthcare

Physician

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $373K

Healthcare

Physician Assistant

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $163K

Healthcare

Physician Pathologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $324K

Trades

Plumber

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $96K

Healthcare

Podiatrist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $234K

Public Safety

Police Officer

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $115K

Education

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $50K

Business

Private Investigator

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $77K

Healthcare

Prosthodontist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: N/A

Healthcare

Psychiatric Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $62K

Healthcare

Psychiatrist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $344K

Healthcare

Psychologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $148K

Education

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $106K

Healthcare

Pulmonologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $373K

Healthcare

Radiation Oncologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $373K

Healthcare

Radiation Therapist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $160K

Healthcare

Radiologic Technologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $108K

Healthcare

Radiologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $515K

Business

Real Estate Agent

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $97K

Business

Real Estate Appraiser

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $91K

Business

Real Estate Broker

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $117K

Healthcare

Registered Nurse

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $140K

Healthcare

Rehabilitation Counselors

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $82K

Healthcare

Respiratory Therapist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $104K

Education

School Counselor

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $94K

Education

School Psychologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $118K

Public Safety

Security Guards

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $49K

Education

Self-Enrichment Teachers

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $60K

Trades

Sheet Metal Workers

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $94K

Healthcare

Social Worker

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $109K

Technology

Software Developer

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $171K

Education

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $91K

Education

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $99K

Education

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $101K

Healthcare

Speech-Language Pathologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $116K

Trades

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $117K

Education

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $57K

Healthcare

Surgical Technologists

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

49 statesTop median: $81K

Engineering

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $76K

Business

Surveyor

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $104K

Transportation

Truck Driver (CDL)

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $65K

Healthcare

Urologist

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $556K

Healthcare

Veterinarian

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $159K

Healthcare

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $59K

Trades

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $82K

Trades

Welder

State-by-state licensing requirements and compensation benchmarks.

50 statesTop median: $77K