Table 1: Number of States that License 102 Lower-Income Occupations

Table 1: Breadth of Licensure
Number of States that License 102 Lower-income Occupations

Occupations	Number of States that License
Pest Control Applicator	51
Emergency Medical Technician	51
School Bus Driver	51
Bus Driver (City/Transit)	51
Vegetation Pesticide Handler	51
Truck Driver	51
Cosmetologist	51
Skin Care Specialist	50
Manicurist	50
Barber	50
Preschool Teacher	49
Earth Driller	47
Athletic Trainer	46
Fisher	41
HVAC Contractor (General/Commercial)	40
Massage Therapist	39
Mobile Home Installer	39
Veterinary Technologist	37
Security Guard	37
Makeup Artist	36
Door Repair Contractor	35
Security Alarm Installer	34
Fire Alarm Installer	34
Milk Sampler	34
Child Care Worker	33
Auctioneer	33
Iron/Steel Contractor (General/Commercial)	31
Carpenter/Cabinet Maker Contractor (General/Commercial)	30
Glazier Contractor (General/Commercial)	30
Bill Collector Agency	30
Drywall Installation Contractor (General/Commercial)	30
Cement Finishing Contractor (General/Commercial)	29
Midwife	29
Insulation Contractor (General/Commercial)	29
Pipelayer Contractor	29
Terrazzo Contractor (General/Commercial)	29
Floor Sander Contractor (General/Commercial)	29
Teacher Assistant	29
Mason Contractor (General/Commercial)	29
Painting Contractor (General/Commercial)	28
Sheet Metal Contractor (General/Commercial)	28
Paving Equipment Operator Contractor	27
Animal Breeder	26
Taxidermist	26
Gaming Dealer	24
Weigher	24
Coach (School Sports)	24
Gaming Supervisor	23
Optician	22
Gaming Cage Worker	22
Travel Guide	21
Slot Key Person	21
Animal Trainer	20
Crane Operator	18
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester	18
Animal Control Officer	17
Sign Language Interpreter	16
Cathodic Protection Tester	16
Tank Tester	14
Bartender	13
Locksmith	13
Pharmacy Technician	12
Taxi Driver/Chauffeur	12
Iron/Steel Contractor (Residential)	11
Insulation Contractor (Residential)	10
Painting Contractor (Residential)	10
Landscape Worker	10
Mason Contractor (Residential)	10
Carpenter/Cabinet Maker (Residential)	10
Cement Finishing Contractor (Residential)	9
Floor Sander Contractor (Residential)	9
Farm Labor Contractor	9
Drywall Installation Contractor (Residential)	9
Funeral Attendant	9
Glazier Contractor (Residential)	9
Travel Agent	8
Terrazzo Contractor (Residential)	8
Dental Assistant	7
Tree Trimmer	7
Upholsterer	7
Social and Human Service Assistant	7
Packager	7
Sheet Metal Contractor (Residential)	7
Title Examiner	6
HVAC Contractor (Residential)	5
Shampooer	5
Psychiatric Technician	4
Interior Designer	4
Cross-connection Survey Inspector	4
Court Clerk	4
Home Entertainment Installer	3
Dietetic Technician	3
Electrical Helper	2
Nursery Worker	2
Log Scaler	2
Psychiatric Aide	2
Still Machine Setter	2
Pipelayer Non-contractor	1
Conveyor Operator	1
Florist	1
Fire Sprinkler System Tester	1
Forest Worker	1

(Last updated April 24, 2012)

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