Professional licenses help people work in many different careers in Connecticut. If you are thinking about applying for a professional license, you should learn more about the active licenses and the popular jobs that require professional licenses in Connecticut. On this page, you can learn more about how many licenses there are in Connecticut for different types of jobs. This can help you as you determine which field you want to go into and which license you wish to obtain.
Connecticut Professional Licenses 2020
As of 2020, here is a list of the professional licenses in Connecticut from the most popular to the least popular:
- Registered Nurse – 73,684.
- Hairdresser/Cosmetician – 24,128.
- Physician/Surgeon – 19,953.
- Licensed Practical Nurse – 13,211.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker – 7,486.
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – 6,475.
- Massage Therapist – 5,740.
- Physical Therapist – 5,611.
- Radiographer – 4,346.
- Combination Nail Technician, Esthetician or Eyelash Technician – 4,258.
- Dental Hygienist – 3,858.
- Dentist – 3,580.
- Master’s Level Social Worker – 3,441.
- Professional Counselor – 3,298.
- Physician’s Assistant – 3,274.
- Speech and Language Pathologist – 3,083.
- Occupational Therapist – 2,871.
- Psychologist – 2,180.
- Barber – 2,067.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner – 1,939.
- Nail Technician – 1,826.
- Veterinarian – 1,710.
- Marital and Family Therapist – 1,539.
- Dietitian/Nutritionist – 1,270.
- Esthetician – 1,267.
- Physical Therapist Assistant – 1,082.
- Occupational Therapist Assistant – 1,066.
- Behavior Analyst – 1,049.
- Chiropractor – 1,049.
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor – 938.
- Athletic Trainer – 850.
- Registered Nurse – Temporary – 848.
- Embalmer – 831.
- Optometrist – 777.
- Optician – 722.
- Nursing Home Administrator – 700.
- Tattoo Technician – 618.
- Professional Counselor Associate – 549.
- Acupuncturist – 439.
- Eyelash Technician – 407.
- Naturopathic Physician – 388.
- Optician Apprentice – 350.
- Genetic Counselor – 328.
- Podiatrist – 325.
- Marital and Family Therapist Associate – 312.
- Audiologist – 303.
- Funeral Home – 298.
- Licensed Nurse Midwife – 236.
- Optical Selling Permit – 234.
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor – 183.
- Community Health Worker – 159.
- Dental Anesthesia/Conscious Sedation Permit – 137.
- Electrologist – 126.
- Hearing Instrument Specialist – 122.
- Speech and Language Pathologist Temporary Permit – 119.
- Perfusionist – 115.
- Art Therapist – 47.
- Funeral Director – 38.
- Provisional Faculty Dentist – 35.
- PT Temporary Permit – 24.
- Crematory – 21.
- Embalmer Apprentice – 20.
- Hearing Instrument Specialist Training Permit – 19.
- Public Fees – 10.
- Dental Conscious Sedation Permit – 11.
- Homeopathic Physician – 8.
- PTA Temporary Permit – 4.
Choosing a Profession
If you know that you want a job that requires a professional license, but you are not sure what kind of career you want to go into, this list might help. If you are looking to be a big fish in a small pond, you might choose a profession where there are not already many existing licenses in the state of Connecticut. However, if you are looking for a profession in which you can collaborate with many colleagues and rely on resources, choosing a profession with a lot of existing licenses might be the better option. There is no right or wrong – it will just depend on what you are looking for, what suits your skills, and what fits your personality. Consulting this list before making a decision can be helpful.
Your License
Once you decide on a professional license in Connecticut, you will have to go through the necessary requirements in order to obtain your license and start working. Unfortunately, getting a professional license means that you could be a target for having that license taken away. While this might be a frightening process, especially after all of the work that you need to go through to get the license in the first place, try not to panic. My team and I are happy to make sure that you are in compliance with license requirements and defend you in the event that a complaint is filed against you. Contact me for more information.
