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.

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All 50 states + DC

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.