WI

Wisconsin Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #32 of 51 Low Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,193
Avg Education Hours
$113
Avg Initial Fee
53.0
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 4,649 Yes $230 $197 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 1,824 Yes $115 $99 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 5,297 Yes $101 $82 1 yr
Elevator Installer 5,297 Yes $147 $131 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $213 $180 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 3,297 Yes $82 $66 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 13 Yes $82 $74 3 yrs
Plumber 5,297 Yes $118 $101 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,162 Yes $76 $43 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,195 Yes $84 $46 2 yrs
Electrologist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Esthetician 500 Yes $70 $41 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 547 Yes $92 $53 2 yrs
Nail Technician 328 Yes $64 $36 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $180 $148 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 39 No $82 $66 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $105 $72 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $121 $89 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $105 $72 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $213 $180 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $196 $164 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 39 Yes $95 $78 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $264 $182 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification 5 Yes $16 $13 3 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 2,824 Yes $115 $99 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 2,824 Yes $164 $99 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 146 Yes $74 $66 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,162 Yes $116 $82 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,324 Yes $148 $132 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,324 Yes $213 $180 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,459 Yes $115 $99 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,486 Yes $181 $165 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,324 Yes $164 $148 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,486 Yes $197 $181 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,027 Yes $115 $99 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $131 $115 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,324 Yes $132 $91 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 1,824 Yes $115 $99 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,324 Yes $164 $132 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 31 No $98 $62 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 1,973 Yes $164 $147 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,324 Yes $132 $116 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 2,824 Yes $122 $105 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 2,824 Yes $148 $132 2 yrs
Psychologist 5,649 Yes $230 $197 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer 119 Yes $114 $82 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 92 Yes $164 $131 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 85 Yes $118 $100 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 128 Yes $164 $139 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 13 Yes $62 $46 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 212 Yes $78 $46 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 66 Yes $62 $46 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Wisconsin licensing authorities.

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