Massage Therapist / Vermont
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Vermont Massage Therapist License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Provides therapeutic massage to relieve pain and reduce stress.

What the Vermont data shows for Massage Therapists

Becoming a licensed massage therapist in Vermont means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 1,500 training hours, a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a background history check. Vermont regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Cosmetology School".

The initial price tag is $75 every 2 years. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Vermont, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Vermont evaluates out-of-state credentials case-by-case rather than through a published reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Massage Therapist · Vermont

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
1,500 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$75
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Vermont

Education / Training Hours
Cosmetology School
1,500 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Vermont licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Massage Therapist in Vermont? ▼
Vermont's requirements cover 1500 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $75. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Massage Therapist in Vermont? ▼
Certification as a massage therapist in Vermont means clearing the state's checklist: 1500 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Vermont licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Massage Therapist license to Vermont from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for massage therapists in Vermont - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Vermont licensing board for the current process.
Does Vermont require a background check for Massage Therapist licensing? ▼
Yes, Vermont requires a criminal background check as part of the massage therapist licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Massage Therapist in Vermont is one requirement row in a massage therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Vermont licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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