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
Bartender
Highlights
License required in 13 states
83rd most burdensome licensing requirements
62nd most heavily regulated occupation
(Last updated April 24, 2012)
Definition
Bartenders or mixologists mix and serve drinks to patrons directly or through waitstaff.
Summary
Thirteen states license bartenders. Seven states require a short course of a few hours, and four states require an exam. Bartenders rank 83rd for most burdensome licensing requirements, and the occupation is the 62nd most widely and onerously licensed of the 102 studied.
(Last updated May 2, 2012)
State Licensing Requirements
(Last updated April 24, 2012)
