Professional Licenses in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania requires licenses for 87 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncture Registration
registrationAcupuncturist
licenseArchitect
licenseAsbestos Building Inspector
licenseAsbestos Contractor (Individual)
licenseAsbestos Management Planner
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 6-12 months (including barber school)
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
licenseCardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
licenseCertified General Appraiser
certificationCertified General Appraiser
certificationCertified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
certificationCertified Registered Nurse Practitioner
certification Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Certified Residential Appraisal
certificationChiropractor
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
licenseCosmetologist
license Est. $175 8-12 months
Cosmetology Teacher
license Est. $550 4-5 years (including degree)
Crane Operator
licenseCrane Operator
licenseDental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems Operators
licenseElectrical Inspector (UCC)
license Est. $350 4-5 years
Esthetician
licenseExpanded Function Dental Assistant
licenseFuneral Director
licenseGenetic Counselor
licenseGenetic Counselor
licenseGenetic Counselor
licenseHearing Aid Specialists
licenseHearing Aid Specialists
licenseLandscape Architect License
licenseLead Building Inspector
licenseLead Project Designer
licenseLicensed Dietitian-Nutritionist
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse
license 12-18 months
Marriage and Family Therapist
licenseMassage Therapist
license Est. $350 2-4 months
Mechanical Inspector (UCC)
licenseNail Technician
licenseNurse-Midwife License
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
licenseOccupational Therapist Assistant
licenseOptometrist
licenseOsteopathic Physician and Surgeon
licensePharmacist License
license Est. $1,180 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapist Assistant
licensePhysician Assistant Certification
certificationPlumbing Inspector (UCC)
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Detective
licensePrivate Detective
licenseProfessional Counselor
licenseProfessional Engineer
licenseProfessional Geologist
licenseProfessional Land Surveyor
licenseProfessional Land Surveyor
licenseProvisional Social Worker
license Est. $455 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Psychologist
licensePublic Accountant
licenseReal Estate Associate Broker
license Est. $250 2-3 months
Real Estate Broker - Broker of Rec, Off, Partnership & Corp
licenseReal Estate Broker - Broker of Rec, Off, Partnership & Corp
licenseReal Estate Broker - Sole Proprietor
license 4-8 months
Real Estate Salesperson
licenseRegistered Professional Nurse
registrationResident Public Adjuster / None
licenseResident Public Adjuster / None
license Est. $250 4-8 weeks
Resident Title Agent / Title
licenseResident Title Agent / Title
licenseRespiratory Care Practitioner Certificate
licenseRespiratory Care Practitioner Certificate
licenseRespiratory Therapist Care Practitioner
licenseSecurity Guards
licenseSpeech-Language Pathologist
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)