License to Work: A National Study of Burdens from Occupational Licensing
Animal Breeder
Animal Control Officer
Animal Trainer
Athletic Trainer
Auctioneer
Barber
Bartender
Bill Collector Agency
Bus Driver (City/Transit)
Carpenter/Cabinet Maker Contractor (General/Commercial)
Carpenter/Cabinet Maker (Residential)
Cement Finishing Contractor (General/Commercial)
Cement Finishing Contractor (Residential)
Child Care Worker
Coach (School Sports)
Cosmetologist
Court Clerk
Crane Operator
Dental Assistant
Dietetic Technician
Optician
Door Repair Contractor
Drywall Installation Contractor (General/Commercial)
Drywall Installation Contractor (Residential)
Electrical Helper
Emergency Medical Technician
Farm Labor Contractor
Fire Alarm Installer
Fisher
Floor Sander Contractor (General/Commercial)
Floor Sander Contractor (Residential)
Florist
Forest Worker
Funeral Attendant
Gaming Cage Worker
Gaming Dealer
Gaming Supervisor
Glazier Contractor (General/Commercial)
Glazier Contractor (Residential)
Home Entertainment Installer
Insulation Contractor (General/Commercial)
Insulation Contractor (Residential)
Interior Designer
Sign Language Interpreter
Iron/Steel Contractor (General/Commercial)
Iron/Steel Contractor (Residential)
Landscape Worker
Locksmith
Log Scaler
Makeup Artist
Manicurist
Mason Contractor (General/Commercial)
Mason Contractor (Residential)
Massage Therapist
Midwife
Milk Sampler
Mobile Home Installer
Nursery Worker
Conveyor Operator
Packager
Painting Contractor (General/Commercial)
Painting Contractor (Residential)
Paving Equipment Operator Contractor
Pest Control Applicator
Pharmacy Technician
Pipelayer Contractor
Pipelayer Non-contractor
Cathodic Protection Tester
Preschool Teacher
Psychiatric Aide
Psychiatric Technician
Earth Driller
School Bus Driver
Security Alarm Installer
Security Guard
Shampooer
HVAC Contractor (General/Commercial)
HVAC Contractor (Residential)
Sheet Metal Contractor (General/Commercial)
Sheet Metal Contractor (Residential)
Skin Care Specialist
Slot Key Person
Social and Human Service Assistant
Still Machine Setter
Taxi Driver/Chauffeur
Taxidermist
Teacher Assistant
Terrazzo Contractor (General/Commercial)
Terrazzo Contractor (Residential)
Fire Sprinkler System Tester
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester
Cross-connection Survey Inspector
Tank Tester
Title Examiner
Travel Agent
Travel Guide
Tree Trimmer
Truck Driver
Upholsterer
Vegetation Pesticide Handler
Veterinary Technologist
Weigher
Packager
Highlights
License required in 7 states
102nd most burdensome licensing requirements
84th most heavily regulated occupation
(Last updated April 24, 2012)
Definition
Packagers pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
Summary
Seven states require packagers to obtain licenses, and it is the least burdensome of the occupations studied. The laws require packagers to
pay a fee ranging from $20 in Kentucky to $150 in Arizona, for an average of $54.
(Last updated May 1, 2012)
State Licensing Requirements
(Last updated April 24, 2012)
