Professional certifications by state

Compare licensing requirements, salaries, and career paths across all 50 states and DC. Every page cites its source state licensing board directly.

States + DC
51
Careers tracked
27

How state data gets compiled

Every state page combines three independent data streams. We cite primary sources directly on each page and don't publish what we can't point at.

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Wage data — BLS OEWS

State-level median, percentiles, and employment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program.

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Licensing — state boards

Hours, exams, fees, reciprocity, and CE requirements compiled from each state's primary licensing authority. Source URLs cited per page.

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Outlook — BLS projections

10-year growth and annual openings from the BLS Employment Projections program and Occupational Outlook Handbook.