Professional Licenses in Washington
Washington requires licenses for 90 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist (East Asian Medicine Practitioner)
licenseAdjuster (Insurance)
license 1-3 months
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
registration 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Agent (Insurance)
license Est. $300 4-8 weeks
Agent (Real Estate)
license Est. $475 2-4 months
Agent (Travel)
licenseAgent (Travel)
licenseAppraiser
license Est. $370 12-24 months depending on tier
Appraiser
license Est. $370 Varies by level
Architect
license Est. $1,485 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Artist (Tattoo,Body Piercing, Body Art)
licenseAthletic trainer
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Broker (Real Estate)
license 3-6 months
Certified Professional Guardian
certification 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Certified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Public Accountant
certification 2-4 weeks
Chemical Dependency Professional
license 3-5 years (associate's degree + 2,500 hours supervised experience)
Chemical Dependency Professional
licenseChiropractor
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Driver
license Est. $110 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologist
license Est. $150 9-14 months
Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Counselor
licenseDental assistant
license 1-3 months
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian
licenseDietitian
license 3-6 months after completing requirements
Electrician
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Elevator Mechanic
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
license 3-6 months
Engineer
license Est. $615 10-12 years (8 years experience without degree, or 4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Esthetician
license 5-10 months
Financial Planner
license Est. $600 2-4 months
Funeral Director
licenseGenetic Counselors
licenseGeologist
licenseHearing aid specialist
licenseHome Care Aide
licenseHome Inspector
licenseHome Inspector
license Est. $980 6-10 weeks
Home Inspector
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 12+ years (education + 8 years experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLoan Originator
license Est. $300 1-3 months
Marriage Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's/doctoral degree + 2 years/1,000 hours supervised experience)
Massage Practitioner
license Est. $350 3-5 months
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
licenseMidwife
licenseMining Engineer
licenseMortgage Broker
licenseMortgage Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Naturopathic Physician
licenseNursing Assistant
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license 3-6 months
Occupational therapy assistant
licenseOccupational therapy assistant
licenseOperator of Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Facilities
licenseOptician
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Paramedic
license 12-18 months
Pest Inspector
license 3-12 months
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,230 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
licensePharmacy Technician
license Est. $150 4-8 months
Pharmacy Technician
license 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumber
license Est. $152 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatric Physician
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Podiatric Physician
licensePractical Nurse
license Est. $292 12-18 months
Private Investigator
license Est. $200 2-4 weeks
Psychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Radiological Technologist
licenseRegistered Nurse
registration Est. $388 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Reporter (Court)
licenseRespiratory Therapist
license 2-4 months after program completion
Security Guard
licenseShip Design Engineer
licenseSpeech-language pathologist
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
Surgical Technologist
licenseTeacher
license Est. $464 4-5 years (including degree)
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)