Professional Licenses in Nebraska
Nebraska requires licenses for 91 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Abstracter, Registered
registrationAccountant, Certified Public (CPA)
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Acupuncturist
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseAircraft Pilot or Flight Instructor
license Varies by certificate
Alcohol Establishment
licenseArchitect
license Est. $1,640 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos Worker
licenseAsbestos Worker
license 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Athlete Agent
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAudiologist
license Est. $140 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Barber
license Est. $440 12-15 months (including barber school)
Boiler/Pressure Vessel Inspector
licenseBroker-Dealer
licenseChiropractor
license Est. $144 3-6 months after DC graduation
Chiropractor
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Control Systems Engineer
licenseCosmetologist
license Est. $275 12-18 months
Court Reporter, Registered Professional
registrationDental Assistant, Licensed
license Est. $95 1-3 months after completing requirements
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
licenseDisordered Gambling Counselor, Certified
certification Est. $0 Varies (training course + exam)
Electrician
license Est. $200 4-5 years
Emergency Care Provider
license Est. $0 3-6 months
Emergency Care Provider
license Est. $0 12-18 months
Engineer, Professional
license Est. $810 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Esthetician
license Est. $213 4-8 months
Farm Labor Contractor
license Est. $25 1-2 weeks
Farm Labor Contractor
licenseFire Alarm Inspector
licenseFuneral Director & Embalmer
licenseGenetic Counselor
license Est. $50 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Genetic Counselor
licenseGeologist
licenseHearing Instrument Specialist
licenseInvestment Adviser Representative
license Est. $690 2-4 months
Land Surveyor, Registered
registrationLand Surveyor, Registered
registration Est. $240 6-9 years (education + 3-6 years experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLead Professions
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
license Est. $491 12-18 months
Marriage & Family Therapist
license Est. $50 5-7 years (master's/doctoral degree + 3,000 hours supervised experience)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $300 6-12 months
Mechanical Engineer
licenseMedical Nutrition Therapist
license Est. $114 6-12 months after completing supervised practice
Medical Radiographer
licenseMedication Aide
licenseMortgage Loan Originator
license Est. $300 1-3 months
Nail Technician
licenseNail Technician
license Est. $213 3-6 months
Notary Public
license Est. $80 2-4 weeks
Nurse Aide
licenseNurse Midwife (APRN-CNM)
licenseNurse Practitioner (APRN-NP)
license Est. $236 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Nursery Stock Distributor
license Est. $600 2-4 months
Nursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license Est. $240 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometrist
license Est. $211 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pesticide Applicator
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,058 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
license Est. $154 2-4 weeks for registration; 1 year to obtain certification
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant
license Est. $195 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Detective
license Est. $188 4-8 weeks
Psychologist
license Est. $783 2-4 years post-doctorate
Public Adjuster
license Est. $100 1-3 months
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $500 6-12 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $325 2-3 months
Real Property Appraiser
license 6-24 months depending on tier
Real Property Appraiser
license Est. $535 18+ months (Certified General)
Registered Nurse (RN)
registration Est. $365 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Care Practitioner
license Est. $118 2-4 months after program completion
School Counselor
licenseSpeech-language Pathologist
license Est. $140 3-6 months after master's graduation
Surgical First Assistant
licenseSwimming Pool Operator
licenseTattoo Artist
licenseTeacher
license Est. $450 4-5 years (including degree)
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Viatical Settlement Broker
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks