Professional Licenses in Hawaii
Hawaii requires licenses for 87 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
registrationAdvanced Practice Registered Nurse
registration Est. $126 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
registrationArchitect
license Est. $1,842 7-14 years (education + experience + exam)
Athletic Trainer
licenseAudiologist
license Est. $176 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Barber
license Est. $300 9-12 months (including barber school)
Beauty Operator
licenseBeauty Operator
license Est. $200 10-16 months
Beauty Operator
licenseBeauty Operator
license Est. $92 4-8 months
Behavior Analyst
license Est. $150 1-4 years depending on credential level
Behavior Analyst
licenseCertified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Public Accountant
certification 2-4 weeks
Chiropractor
license Est. $391 3-6 months after DC graduation
Clinical Laboratory Technician
licenseClinical Laboratory Technologist
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Contractor
license Est. $713 2-4 months
Contractor
licenseDental Hygienist
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dispensing Optician
licenseElectrician
license Est. $600 1-5 years
Elementary School Teacher
licenseElevator Mechanic
licenseEmbalmer
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
license Est. $102 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced/Paramedic
license Est. $102 12-18 months
Engineer
licenseEngineer
licenseEngineer
license Est. $1,032 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Guard Employee
licenseHearing Aid Dealer and Fitter
licenseInsurance Adjuster
license 1-3 months
Insurance Producer (Agent)
licenseInsurance Producer (Agent)
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Insurance Producer (Agent)
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license Est. $558 7-11 years (education + 3-11 years experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse
license Est. $434 12-18 months
Licensed Social Worker
license Est. $555 6-8 years (MSW + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Marriage and Family Therapist
license Est. $396 4-6 years (master's/doctoral degree + 1-year practicum + 24 months post-master's experience)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $350 2-4 months
Mechanic
licenseMental Health Counselor
license Est. $376 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Mental Health Counselor
licenseNaturopath
licenseNurse Aide
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license Est. $279 3-6 months
Occupational Therapist Assistant
licenseOptometrist
license Est. $242 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pest Control Operator
license Est. $230 2-3 years (experience + certification + exam)
Pharmacist
license Est. $845 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapist Assistant
licensePhysician
license Est. $392 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant
license Est. $182 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumber
license Est. $102 5+ years (10,000 hours) for Journey Worker
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Detective
license Est. $280 2-4 months
Psychologist
license Est. $874 2-3 years post-doctorate
Radiographer
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
license Est. $469 6-18 months depending on tier
Real Estate Appraiser
license Est. $469 6-18 months (depending on level)
Real Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
license 6-12 months
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $275 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Registered Nurse
registration Est. $340 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Therapist
license Est. $160 2-4 months after program completion
Secondary School Teacher
license Est. $400 4-5 years (including degree)
Shorthand Reporter
licenseSpeech Pathologist
license Est. $176 3-6 months after master's graduation
Tattoo Artist
licenseTattoo Artist
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Veterinary Technician
license Est. $150 3-6 months
Veterinary Technician
license 2-6 weeks