Nevada
75 out of 102 moderate-income occupations licensed
2nd most burdensome licensing laws for moderate-income occupations
2nd most extensively and onerously licensed state for moderate-income occupations
Summary
Nevada is the second worst state in the nation for occupational licensing of lower-income occupations. Licensing 75 of the 102 studied here, Nevada is more broadly and onerously licensed than all but one other state. Nevada also has the second most burdensome licensing laws, requiring, on average, $704 in fees, 861 days—more than two years—of education and experience, and around two exams.
Nevada licenses some rarely licensed occupations very onerously. For instance, Nevada is one of just four states that license interior designers, its second most onerously licensed occupation. The state requires four years of education and two years of experience (2,190 days total), $1,215 in fees, and one exam. Nevada is also one of just nine states that license animal trainers. Its fees for this occupation are nearly seven times the average across licensed states ($1,408 compared to $209).
Nevada also imposes burdens on some occupations that seem excessive compared to those for other occupations that may present greater risks to the public. For example, 20 states do not license bill collection agencies at all, yet in Nevada a person wishing to open one must demonstrate 730 days (two years) of experience. By contrast, EMTs need just 26 days (110 hours) of education. And the fees bill collection agencies must pay for licensure are over 10 times the fees for EMTs ($1,010 versus $90). Nevada can improve its dismal rankings—and expand opportunity for lower-income workers—by reducing or repealing its irrational licensing burdens for bill collection agencies and other occupations, or—if government regulation is necessary—by replacing them with less restrictive regulatory alternatives.
Burden Rank | Occupation | Number of States that License | Fees | Education/Experience (Days) | Education | Experience | Exams | Minimum Grade | Minimum Age | |
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1 | Earth Driller, Water Well | 51 | $1178 | 2,190 | 6 years | 3 | 0 | 18 | ||
2 | Interior Designer | 4 | $1215 | 2,190 | 4 years | 2 years | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
3 | Interpreter, Sign Language | 22 | $675 | 1,469 | 4 years and 40 clock hours | 2 | 12 | 18 | ||
4 | Fire Alarm Installer | 39 | $1545 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
5 | Landscape Contractor (Residential) | 48 | $1253 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
6 | Landscape Contractor (Commercial) | 47 | $1253 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Carpenter/Cabinet Maker Contractor (Commercial) | 25 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Carpenter/Cabinet Maker Contractor (Residential) | 30 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Cement Finishing Contractor (Commercial) | 24 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Door Repair Contractor (Commercial) | 24 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Door Repair Contractor (Residential) | 29 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Floor Sander Contractor (Commercial) | 22 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Floor Sander Contractor (Residential) | 27 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | HVAC Contractor (Commercial) | 37 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | HVAC Contractor (Residential) | 35 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Iron/Steel Contractor (Commercial) | 26 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Iron/Steel Contractor (Residential) | 30 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Mason Contractor (Commercial) | 26 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Mason Contractor (Residential) | 31 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Painting Contractor (Commercial) | 22 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Painting Contractor (Residential) | 28 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Paving Contractor (Commercial) | 24 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Paving Contractor (Residential) | 28 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Pipelayer Contractor | 27 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Sheet Metal Contractor, HVAC (Commercial) | 37 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Sheet Metal Contractor, HVAC (Residential) | 36 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Sheet Metal Contractor, Other (Commercial) | 26 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
7 | Sheet Metal Contractor, Other (Residential) | 31 | $1078 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
29 | Cement Finishing Contractor (Residential) | 30 | $938 | 1,460 | 4 years | 2 | 0 | 18 | ||
30 | Glazier Contractor (Commercial) | 26 | $1033 | 1,460 | 4 years | 1 | 0 | 18 | ||
30 | Glazier Contractor (Residential) | 30 | $1033 | 1,460 | 4 years | 1 | 0 | 18 | ||
30 | Insulation Contractor (Commercial) | 25 | $1033 | 1,460 | 4 years | 1 | 0 | 18 | ||
30 | Insulation Contractor (Residential) | 30 | $1033 | 1,460 | 4 years | 1 | 0 | 18 | ||
30 | Terrazzo Contractor (Commercial) | 23 | $1033 | 1,460 | 4 years | 1 | 0 | 18 | ||
30 | Terrazzo Contractor (Residential) | 28 | $1033 | 1,460 | 4 years | 1 | 0 | 18 | ||
36 | Drywall Installation Contractor (Commercial) | 25 | $983 | 1,460 | 4 years | 1 | 0 | 18 | ||
36 | Drywall Installation Contractor (Residential) | 30 | $983 | 1,460 | 4 years | 1 | 0 | 18 | ||
38 | Preschool Teacher, Public School | 50 | $577 | 1,460 | 4 years | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
39 | Athletic Trainer | 49 | $640 | 1,460 | 4 years | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
40 | Optician | 22 | $900 | 1,118 | 2 years | 1 years and 100 clock hours | 3 | 12 | 18 | |
41 | Barber | 51 | $165 | 896 | 1500 clock hours | 18 months | 4 | 10 | 18 | |
42 | Bill Collection Agency | 31 | $1010 | 730 | 2 years | 1 | 0 | 21 | ||
43 | Veterinary Technician | 36 | $410 | 730 | 2 years | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
44 | Mobile Home Installer | 39 | $553 | 730 | 2 years | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
45 | Cosmetologist | 51 | $145 | 373 | 1600 clock hours | 2 | 10 | 18 | ||
46 | Child Care Home, Family | 44 | $58 | 235 | 1000 clock hours and 11 clock hours | 0 | 12 | 21 | ||
47 | Skin Care Specialist | 50 | $145 | 210 | 900 clock hours | 2 | 10 | 18 | ||
48 | Pest Control Applicator | 51 | $450 | 294 | 16 credit hours | 6 months | 3 | 0 | 18 | |
48 | Vegetation Pesticide Applicator | 51 | $450 | 294 | 16 credit hours | 6 months | 3 | 0 | 18 | |
50 | Pharmacy Technician | 44 | $80 | 222 | 600 clock hours | 350 clock hours | 0 | 12 | 18 | |
51 | Manicurist | 50 | $145 | 140 | 600 clock hours | 2 | 10 | 18 | ||
52 | Emergency Medical Technician | 51 | $90 | 26 | 110 clock hours | 2 | 12 | 18 | ||
53 | Travel Guide | 37 | $2250 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | |||
54 | School Bus Driver | 51 | $260 | 3 | 10 clock hours | 10 clock hours | 6 | 0 | 21 | |
55 | Massage Therapist | 44 | $575 | 117 | 500 clock hours | 1 | 0 | 18 | ||
56 | Bus Driver, City/Transit | 51 | $216 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | |||
57 | Shampooer | 37 | $115 | 12 | 50 clock hours | 1 | 10 | 16 | ||
58 | Animal Trainer | 9 | $1408 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | |||
59 | Truck Driver, Tractor-Trailer | 51 | $235 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | |||
60 | Makeup Artist | 41 | $25 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18 | |||
61 | Truck Driver, Other | 51 | $235 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | |||
62 | Crane Operator | 18 | $225 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | |||
63 | Security Guard, Unarmed | 34 | $85 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | |||
64 | Gaming Cage Worker | 29 | $75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |||
64 | Gaming Dealer | 28 | $75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |||
64 | Gaming Supervisor | 30 | $75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |||
64 | Slot Supervisor | 28 | $75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |||
68 | Weigher | 25 | $120 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
69 | Fisher, Commercial | 43 | $500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
70 | Milk Sampler | 42 | $20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
71 | Wildlife Control Operator | 23 | $250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
72 | Travel Agency | 7 | $125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
73 | Locksmith | 14 | $62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
74 | Taxidermist | 28 | $44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
75 | Coach, Head (High School Sports) | 48 | $0 | 1 | 4.5 clock hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
76 | Midwife, Direct Entry | 28 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |