Occupational licensing · Wyoming · burden rank #46 of 51
Wyoming Occupational Licensing Requirements
Wyoming's licensing burden varies by profession. This registry brings together education hours, initial and renewal fees, exams, background checks and reciprocity notes for 97 professions. Its source trail records the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) compilation and responsible boards. Use the table to compare occupations, then verify the current rule with the responsible state board before applying.
Wyoming sits in the low-burden band (#46 of 51). Highest education-hour licenses here: Psychologist; Electrician; Elevator Installer; Plumber. Highest initial-fee licenses here: Veterinarian; Psychologist; Physician Assistant; Pharmacist. Nearest burden-rank peers: North Dakota; South Dakota; Vermont; Maine. Category coverage starts with Agriculture; Animal Care; Construction; Cosmetology. Compare a named license or a peer state rather than reading the rank alone.
- Professions licensed
- 97
- Burden rank
- #46 of 51
- Avg education hours
- 1,706
- Avg initial fee
- $65
Wyoming vs all states by licensing burden score
Where this state's Institute for Justice License to Work composite sits among every state and D.C. Lower score = heavier documented barriers.
63 Among the freest more restrictive than 6% of 51 states
States and D.C., banded by IJ License to Work composite burden score (low = heavy)
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Source Institute for Justice License to Work · 2026
Highest education-hour licenses here: Psychologist; Electrician; Elevator Installer; Plumber. Highest initial-fee licenses here: Veterinarian; Psychologist; Physician Assistant; Pharmacist. Nearest burden-rank peers: North Dakota; South Dakota; Vermont; Maine. Category coverage starts with Agriculture; Animal Care; Construction; Cosmetology.
Education-hour spotlight 1
Psychologist
In Wyoming, Psychologist lists 5,108 education hours with an exam and a $122 initial fee. Compare the same license in North Dakota on the burden ladder.
Education-hour spotlight 2
Electrician
In Wyoming, Electrician lists 4,216 education hours with an exam and a $42 initial fee. Compare the same license in North Dakota on the burden ladder.
Initial-fee spotlight 1
Veterinarian
Veterinarian is among Wyoming's higher initial fees at $122 after 4,108 education hours. Open South Dakota for a peer-state fee shape.
Initial-fee spotlight 2
Psychologist
Psychologist is among Wyoming's higher initial fees at $122 after 5,108 education hours. Open South Dakota for a peer-state fee shape.
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Nationwide jurisdictions with similar burden or fee shape
Two peer sets for Wyoming: IJ composite burden rank and average confirmed initial license fee, distinct from the inline burden neighbors above.
Similar licensing burden rank
Nearest nationwide jurisdictions by Institute for Justice composite burden (#46 of 51 here; #1 = most restrictive).
- South Dakota · burden #45/51
- Vermont · burden #47/51
- Maine · burden #48/51
- North Dakota · burden #44/51
Similar average initial fee
Nearest nationwide jurisdictions by average confirmed initial license fee ($65 here).
- Vermont · avg $60 initial fee
- South Dakota · avg $71 initial fee
- Maine · avg $57 initial fee
- North Dakota · avg $76 initial fee
48 of 97 professions below carry a category estimate mark: their figures are a category average, not yet confirmed with the Wyoming licensing board. Treat those rows as directional and check the board before relying on them. See the methodology limitations.
Agriculture in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arborist / Tree Surgeon category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Georgia and Kentucky.
| - | Yes | $50 | - | 3 yrs | vs Georgia · vs Kentucky |
| Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in New Hampshire and Oklahoma.
| - | Yes | $50 | - | 3 yrs | vs New Hampshire · vs Oklahoma |
| Water Well Driller category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in South Dakota and West Virginia.
| - | Yes | $50 | - | 3 yrs | vs South Dakota · vs West Virginia |
Animal Care in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Breeder category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in District of Columbia and Iowa.
| - | No | $50 | - | 2 yrs | vs District of Columbia · vs Iowa |
| Farrier / Horseshoer category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Rhode Island and Virginia.
| - | No | $50 | - | 2 yrs | vs Rhode Island · vs Virginia |
| Veterinarian
Same license also board-reviewed in Louisiana and Missouri.
| 4,108 | Yes | $122 | $116 | 2 yrs | vs Louisiana · vs Missouri |
| Veterinary Technician
Same license also board-reviewed in Wisconsin and Connecticut.
| 1,554 | Yes | $61 | $58 | 2 yrs | vs Wisconsin · vs Connecticut |
Construction in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician
Same license also board-reviewed in New Mexico and Pennsylvania.
| 4,216 | Yes | $42 | $34 | 1 yr | vs New Mexico · vs Pennsylvania |
| Elevator Installer
Same license also board-reviewed in Mississippi and New Mexico.
| 4,216 | Yes | $66 | $64 | 2 yrs | vs Mississippi · vs New Mexico |
| Fire Sprinkler Installer category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Alabama and Delaware.
| - | Yes | $150 | - | 2 yrs | vs Alabama · vs Delaware |
| General Contractor
Same license also board-reviewed in Alabama and Delaware.
| - | Yes | $98 | $93 | 2 yrs | vs Alabama · vs Delaware |
| Glazier category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Vermont and Arizona.
| - | Yes | $150 | - | 2 yrs | vs Vermont · vs Arizona |
| HVAC Technician
Same license also board-reviewed in Texas and Alabama.
| 2,216 | Yes | $34 | $32 | 2 yrs | vs Texas · vs Alabama |
| Land Surveyor category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in New Mexico and Pennsylvania.
| - | Yes | $150 | - | 2 yrs | vs New Mexico · vs Pennsylvania |
| Locksmith category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Pennsylvania and Vermont.
| - | Yes | $150 | - | 2 yrs | vs Pennsylvania · vs Vermont |
| Mobile Home Installer category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Mississippi and New Mexico.
| - | Yes | $150 | - | 2 yrs | vs Mississippi · vs New Mexico |
| Painter (Contractor) category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Delaware and Indiana.
| - | Yes | $150 | - | 2 yrs | vs Delaware · vs Indiana |
| Pest Control Applicator
Same license also board-reviewed in Colorado and Idaho.
| 2 | Yes | $34 | $33 | 3 yrs | vs Colorado · vs Idaho |
| Plumber
Same license also board-reviewed in Idaho and Maine.
| 4,216 | Yes | $45 | $42 | 1 yr | vs Idaho · vs Maine |
| Roofer category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Montana and North Carolina.
| - | Yes | $150 | - | 2 yrs | vs Montana · vs North Carolina |
| Security Alarm Installer category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Maine and Montana.
| - | Yes | $150 | - | 2 yrs | vs Maine · vs Montana |
| Septic System Installer category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Texas and Alabama.
| - | Yes | $150 | - | 2 yrs | vs Texas · vs Alabama |
Cosmetology in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barber
Same license also board-reviewed in Vermont and Arizona.
| 1,027 | Yes | $42 | $28 | 2 yrs | vs Vermont · vs Arizona |
| Body Piercer category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Oklahoma and Texas.
| 1,500 | Yes | $75 | - | 2 yrs | vs Oklahoma · vs Texas |
| Cosmetologist
Same license also board-reviewed in Indiana and Massachusetts.
| 1,032 | Yes | $43 | $29 | 2 yrs | vs Indiana · vs Massachusetts |
| Electrologist category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Maine and Montana.
| 1,500 | Yes | $75 | - | 2 yrs | vs Maine · vs Montana |
| Esthetician category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Montana and North Carolina.
| 1,500 | Yes | $75 | - | 2 yrs | vs Montana · vs North Carolina |
| Funeral Director / Embalmer category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in West Virginia and Colorado.
| 1,500 | Yes | $75 | - | 2 yrs | vs West Virginia · vs Colorado |
| Hair Braider category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Colorado and Idaho.
| 1,500 | Yes | $75 | - | 2 yrs | vs Colorado · vs Idaho |
| Massage Therapist category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Pennsylvania and Vermont.
| 1,500 | Yes | $75 | - | 2 yrs | vs Pennsylvania · vs Vermont |
| Nail Technician category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Delaware and Indiana.
| 1,500 | Yes | $75 | - | 2 yrs | vs Delaware · vs Indiana |
| Tattoo Artist category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Kentucky and Mississippi.
| 1,500 | Yes | $75 | - | 2 yrs | vs Kentucky · vs Mississippi |
Design in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Designer
Same license also board-reviewed in Hawaii and Louisiana.
| - | No | $50 | - | 2 yrs | vs Hawaii · vs Louisiana |
| Landscape Architect
Same license also board-reviewed in New Jersey and Oregon.
| - | Yes | $93 | $87 | 2 yrs | vs New Jersey · vs Oregon |
Education in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare Center Director
Same license also board-reviewed in Iowa and Michigan.
| 6 | No | $34 | $32 | 2 yrs | vs Iowa · vs Michigan |
| Elementary School Teacher
Same license also board-reviewed in Michigan and New Hampshire.
| - | Yes | $47 | $41 | 5 yrs | vs Michigan · vs New Hampshire |
| School Counselor
Same license also board-reviewed in North Dakota and South Dakota.
| - | Yes | $49 | $44 | 5 yrs | vs North Dakota · vs South Dakota |
| School Librarian / Media Specialist category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Maryland and Nebraska.
| 2,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 5 yrs | vs Maryland · vs Nebraska |
| Secondary School Teacher
Same license also board-reviewed in Arkansas and Georgia.
| - | Yes | $47 | $41 | 5 yrs | vs Arkansas · vs Georgia |
| Substitute Teacher category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Alaska and District of Columbia.
| 2,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 5 yrs | vs Alaska · vs District of Columbia |
Engineering in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Engineer (PE)
Same license also board-reviewed in Tennessee and Wisconsin.
| - | Yes | $98 | $93 | 2 yrs | vs Tennessee · vs Wisconsin |
| Professional Geologist category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Idaho and Maine.
| - | Yes | $200 | - | 2 yrs | vs Idaho · vs Maine |
Finance in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Same license also board-reviewed in South Dakota and West Virginia.
| - | Yes | $74 | $69 | 2 yrs | vs South Dakota · vs West Virginia |
| Debt Collector category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Iowa and Michigan.
| - | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs Iowa · vs Michigan |
| Insurance Agent
Same license also board-reviewed in Georgia and Kentucky.
| 23 | Yes | $32 | $30 | 2 yrs | vs Georgia · vs Kentucky |
| Mortgage Loan Originator
Same license also board-reviewed in New Hampshire and Oklahoma.
| 20 | Yes | $69 | $55 | 1 yr | vs New Hampshire · vs Oklahoma |
| Tax Preparer category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in North Dakota and South Dakota.
| - | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs North Dakota · vs South Dakota |
Food & Hospitality in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender / Alcohol Server
Same license also board-reviewed in Illinois and Maryland.
| - | No | $50 | - | 2 yrs | vs Illinois · vs Maryland |
| Food Handler / Food Safety Certification
Same license also board-reviewed in New York and Rhode Island.
| - | No | $50 | - | 2 yrs | vs New York · vs Rhode Island |
Healthcare in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Trainer
Same license also board-reviewed in Arizona and Florida.
| 2,554 | Yes | $61 | $58 | 2 yrs | vs Arizona · vs Florida |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Florida and Kansas.
| 1,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs Florida · vs Kansas |
| Dental Assistant category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in California and Hawaii.
| 1,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs California · vs Hawaii |
| Dental Hygienist
Same license also board-reviewed in Ohio and Tennessee.
| 2,554 | Yes | $90 | $58 | 2 yrs | vs Ohio · vs Tennessee |
| Dietetic Technician category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Indiana and Massachusetts.
| 1,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs Indiana · vs Massachusetts |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Same license also board-reviewed in South Carolina and Washington.
| 124 | Yes | $33 | $32 | 2 yrs | vs South Carolina · vs Washington |
| Hearing Aid Specialist category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Nevada and Ohio.
| 1,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs Nevada · vs Ohio |
| Home Health Aide category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Massachusetts and Nevada.
| 1,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs Massachusetts · vs Nevada |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Same license also board-reviewed in New Jersey and Oregon.
| 1,027 | Yes | $82 | $55 | 2 yrs | vs New Jersey · vs Oregon |
| Medical Assistant category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Ohio and Tennessee.
| 1,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs Ohio · vs Tennessee |
| Medical Lab Technician category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in South Carolina and Washington.
| 1,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs South Carolina · vs Washington |
| Occupational Therapist
Same license also board-reviewed in Minnesota and New Jersey.
| 3,054 | Yes | $87 | $84 | 2 yrs | vs Minnesota · vs New Jersey |
| Optician (Dispensing) category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in North Carolina and South Carolina.
| 1,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs North Carolina · vs South Carolina |
| Optometrist
Same license also board-reviewed in Washington and California.
| 4,054 | Yes | $98 | $93 | 2 yrs | vs Washington · vs California |
| Paramedic
Same license also board-reviewed in Massachusetts and Nevada.
| 1,243 | Yes | $61 | $58 | 2 yrs | vs Massachusetts · vs Nevada |
| Pharmacist
Same license also board-reviewed in Kansas and Minnesota.
| 4,081 | Yes | $114 | $111 | 2 yrs | vs Kansas · vs Minnesota |
| Pharmacy Technician category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Kansas and Minnesota.
| 1,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs Kansas · vs Minnesota |
| Phlebotomist category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Arizona and Florida.
| 1,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs Arizona · vs Florida |
| Physical Therapist
Same license also board-reviewed in Tennessee and Wisconsin.
| 3,054 | Yes | $90 | $87 | 2 yrs | vs Tennessee · vs Wisconsin |
| Physician Assistant
Same license also board-reviewed in Hawaii and Louisiana.
| 3,081 | Yes | $116 | $114 | 2 yrs | vs Hawaii · vs Louisiana |
| Radiologic Technologist
Same license also board-reviewed in Florida and Kansas.
| 1,838 | Yes | $61 | $58 | 2 yrs | vs Florida · vs Kansas |
| Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist
Same license also board-reviewed in North Carolina and South Carolina.
| - | Yes | $64 | $61 | 2 yrs | vs North Carolina · vs South Carolina |
| Registered Nurse
Same license also board-reviewed in Wisconsin and Connecticut.
| 2,054 | Yes | $84 | $57 | 2 yrs | vs Wisconsin · vs Connecticut |
| Respiratory Therapist
Same license also board-reviewed in Nevada and Ohio.
| 1,554 | Yes | $61 | $58 | 2 yrs | vs Nevada · vs Ohio |
| Speech-Language Pathologist
Same license also board-reviewed in California and Hawaii.
| 3,054 | Yes | $90 | $84 | 2 yrs | vs California · vs Hawaii |
| Surgical Technologist category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Washington and California.
| 1,000 | Yes | $100 | - | 2 yrs | vs Washington · vs California |
Legal & Security in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Security Guard
Same license also board-reviewed in Nebraska and North Dakota.
| 12 | No | $37 | $27 | 2 yrs | vs Nebraska · vs North Dakota |
| Court Reporter / Stenographer category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Nebraska and North Dakota.
| - | Yes | $75 | - | 4 yrs | vs Nebraska · vs North Dakota |
| Notary Public category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Virginia and Arkansas.
| - | Yes | $75 | - | 4 yrs | vs Virginia · vs Arkansas |
| Private Investigator
Same license also board-reviewed in Virginia and Arkansas.
| 362 | Yes | $69 | $66 | 2 yrs | vs Virginia · vs Arkansas |
| Process Server category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in District of Columbia and Iowa.
| - | Yes | $75 | - | 4 yrs | vs District of Columbia · vs Iowa |
Mental Health in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Same license also board-reviewed in Utah and Alaska.
| 3,054 | Yes | $84 | $82 | 2 yrs | vs Utah · vs Alaska |
| Licensed Professional Counselor
Same license also board-reviewed in Missouri and New York.
| 2,554 | Yes | $70 | $68 | 2 yrs | vs Missouri · vs New York |
| Marriage and Family Therapist
Same license also board-reviewed in Connecticut and Illinois.
| 2,554 | Yes | $87 | $84 | 2 yrs | vs Connecticut · vs Illinois |
| Psychologist
Same license also board-reviewed in Oregon and Utah.
| 5,108 | Yes | $122 | $116 | 2 yrs | vs Oregon · vs Utah |
Miscellaneous in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement Ride Operator category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Missouri and New York.
| - | No | $50 | - | 2 yrs | vs Missouri · vs New York |
| Athletic Agent category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Illinois and Maryland.
| - | No | $50 | - | 2 yrs | vs Illinois · vs Maryland |
| Auctioneer category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Minnesota and New Jersey.
| - | No | $50 | - | 2 yrs | vs Minnesota · vs New Jersey |
| Casino/Gaming Dealer category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Utah and Alaska.
| - | No | $50 | - | 2 yrs | vs Utah · vs Alaska |
| Sign Language Interpreter category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in New York and Rhode Island.
| - | No | $50 | - | 2 yrs | vs New York · vs Rhode Island |
Real Estate in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Inspector
Same license also board-reviewed in West Virginia and Colorado.
| - | No | $50 | - | 2 yrs | vs West Virginia · vs Colorado |
| Real Estate Agent / Salesperson
Same license also board-reviewed in Oklahoma and Texas.
| 48 | Yes | $45 | $42 | 2 yrs | vs Oklahoma · vs Texas |
| Real Estate Broker
Same license also board-reviewed in Kentucky and Mississippi.
| 71 | Yes | $69 | $65 | 2 yrs | vs Kentucky · vs Mississippi |
Transportation in Wyoming
| WY profession | WY edu hrs | WY exam | WY initial $ | WY renew $ | WY cycle | Peer board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chauffeur / Limousine Driver
Same license also board-reviewed in Alaska and District of Columbia.
| 2 | Yes | $27 | $24 | 4 yrs | vs Alaska · vs District of Columbia |
| Commercial Truck Driver (CDL)
Same license also board-reviewed in Rhode Island and Virginia.
| 169 | Yes | $30 | $24 | 4 yrs | vs Rhode Island · vs Virginia |
| School Bus Driver
Same license also board-reviewed in Maryland and Nebraska.
| 44 | Yes | $27 | $24 | 4 yrs | vs Maryland · vs Nebraska |
| Taxi/Ride-Share Driver category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Michigan and New Hampshire.
| - | Yes | $50 | - | 4 yrs | vs Michigan · vs New Hampshire |
| Tow Truck Operator category estimate
Same license also board-reviewed in Arkansas and Georgia.
| - | Yes | $50 | - | 4 yrs | vs Arkansas · vs Georgia |
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What to do with this
Wyoming ranks #46 of 51 jurisdictions on composite licensing burden (Bottom 10% lowest) -- here's how to use that.
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Related for Wyoming
NCSL and state-board extracts for Wyoming. Burden peers on this ladder include North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Maine; verify current rules with the named boards before applying.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential state file (current as of May 15, 2026) aggregates 4,947 licensing requirement records; see the methodology.
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