Professional Licenses in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania requires licenses for 87 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncture Registration
registrationAcupuncturist
licenseArchitect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos Building Inspector
licenseAsbestos Contractor (Individual)
licenseAsbestos Management Planner
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Athletic Trainer
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Barber
license Est. $275 6-12 months (including barber school)
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
licenseCardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
licenseCertified General Appraiser
certification 6-18 months depending on tier
Certified General Appraiser
certificationCertified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
certification 4-8 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
certification Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Certified Residential Appraisal
certification 12+ months
Chiropractor
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologist
license Est. $175 8-12 months
Cosmetology Teacher
license Est. $550 4-5 years (including degree)
Crane Operator
licenseCrane Operator
licenseDental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems Operators
licenseElectrical Inspector (UCC)
license Est. $350 4-5 years
Esthetician
license 2-5 months
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
license 1-3 months after completing requirements
Funeral Director
licenseGenetic Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Genetic Counselor
licenseGenetic Counselor
licenseHearing Aid Specialists
licenseHearing Aid Specialists
licenseLandscape Architect License
licenseLead Building Inspector
licenseLead Project Designer
licenseLicensed Dietitian-Nutritionist
license 3-6 months
Licensed Practical Nurse
license 12-18 months
Marriage and Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $350 2-4 months
Mechanical Inspector (UCC)
licenseNail Technician
license 2-4 months
Nurse-Midwife License
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapist Assistant
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Pharmacist License
license Est. $1,180 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapist Assistant
licensePhysician Assistant Certification
certification 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumbing Inspector (UCC)
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Detective
license 4-8 weeks
Private Detective
licenseProfessional Counselor
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Professional Engineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Professional Geologist
licenseProfessional Land Surveyor
licenseProfessional Land Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Provisional Social Worker
license Est. $455 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Psychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Public Accountant
license 4-8 weeks
Real Estate Associate Broker
license Est. $250 2-3 months
Real Estate Broker - Broker of Rec, Off, Partnership & Corp
licenseReal Estate Broker - Broker of Rec, Off, Partnership & Corp
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Real Estate Broker - Sole Proprietor
license 4-8 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license 1-3 months
Registered Professional Nurse
registrationResident Public Adjuster / None
license 1-3 months
Resident Public Adjuster / None
license Est. $250 4-8 weeks
Resident Title Agent / Title
licenseResident Title Agent / Title
licenseRespiratory Care Practitioner Certificate
license 3-6 months
Respiratory Care Practitioner Certificate
licenseRespiratory Therapist Care Practitioner
license 2-4 months after program completion
Security Guards
licenseSpeech-Language Pathologist
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Veterinary Technician
licenseVeterinary Technician
license 2-6 weeks