Easiest Licenses in Maryland (2026)

136 licensed professions in Maryland, ranked from easiest to hardest. Scores are based on education hours, exams, fees, apprenticeship requirements, time to complete, and continuing education burden.

#	License	Score	Grade	Label
1	Alcohol Server	1	A	Quick Start
2	Auctioneer	1	A	Quick Start
3	Boiler Operator	1	A	Quick Start
4	CDL Driver	1	A	Quick Start
5	Childcare	1	A	Quick Start
6	CNA	1	A	Quick Start
7	Crane Operator	1	A	Quick Start
8	Drone Pilot	1	A	Quick Start
9	EMT	1	A	Quick Start
10	Environmental Scientist	1	A	Quick Start
11	Food Handler	1	A	Quick Start
12	Home Health Aide	1	A	Quick Start
13	Insurance Adjuster	1	A	Quick Start
14	Insurance Agent	1	A	Quick Start
15	Irrigation Contractor	1	A	Quick Start
16	Locksmith	1	A	Quick Start
17	Nail Technician	1	A	Quick Start
18	Notary	1	A	Quick Start
19	Pest Control Operator	1	A	Quick Start
20	Phlebotomist	1	A	Quick Start
21	Roofing Contractor	1	A	Quick Start
22	Tattoo Artist	1	A	Quick Start
23	Tax Preparer	1	A	Quick Start
24	Arborist	2	A	Quick Start
25	Bail Bondsman	2	A	Quick Start
26	Driving Instructor	2	A	Quick Start
27	Esthetician	2	A	Quick Start
28	Irrigation Technician	2	A	Quick Start
29	Low Voltage Installer	2	A	Quick Start
30	Mold	2	A	Quick Start
31	Optician	2	A	Quick Start
32	Radon	2	A	Quick Start
33	Security Guard	2	A	Quick Start
34	Septic Installer	2	A	Quick Start
35	Asbestos	3	A	Quick Start
36	Collection Agency	3	A	Quick Start
37	Dental Assistant	3	A	Quick Start
38	Fire Alarm Technician	3	A	Quick Start
39	Lead Rrp	3	A	Quick Start
40	LPN	3	A	Quick Start
41	Painting Contractor	3	A	Quick Start
42	Pawnbroker	3	A	Quick Start
43	Pool Contractor	3	A	Quick Start
44	Property Manager	3	A	Quick Start
45	Swimming Pool Contractor	3	A	Quick Start
46	Firefighter	4	A	Quick Start
47	Hearing Aid Specialist	4	A	Quick Start
48	Home Inspector	4	A	Quick Start
49	Polygraph Examiner	4	A	Quick Start
50	Solar Installer	4	A	Quick Start
51	Freight Broker	5	A	Quick Start
52	Massage Therapist	5	A	Quick Start
53	Personal Trainer	5	A	Quick Start
54	Surgical Technologist	5	A	Quick Start
55	Water/Wastewater Operator	5	A	Quick Start
56	Auto Mechanic	6	A	Quick Start
57	Mold Inspector	6	A	Quick Start
58	Pharmacy Technician	6	A	Quick Start
59	Real Estate Agent	6	A	Quick Start
60	General Contractor	7	A	Quick Start
61	Well Driller	7	A	Quick Start
62	HVAC Technician	8	A	Quick Start
63	Nuclear Medicine Technologist	8	A	Quick Start
64	Polysomnographic Technologist	8	A	Quick Start
65	Medical Coder	9	A	Quick Start
66	Radiation Therapist	9	A	Quick Start
67	Real Estate Appraiser	10	A	Quick Start
68	Welder	10	A	Quick Start
69	Court Reporter	11	A	Quick Start
70	Real Estate Broker	11	A	Quick Start
71	Sign Language Interpreter	11	A	Quick Start
72	Substance Abuse Counselor	11	A	Quick Start
73	Paramedic	12	A	Quick Start
74	Private Investigator	12	A	Quick Start
75	Respiratory Therapist	12	A	Quick Start
76	Veterinary Technician	12	A	Quick Start
77	Electrologist	13	A	Quick Start
78	Radiologic Technologist	13	A	Quick Start
79	Registered Nurse	13	A	Quick Start
80	Elevator Mechanic	14	A	Quick Start
81	OTA	14	A	Quick Start
82	PTA	14	A	Quick Start
83	Dental Hygienist	15	A	Quick Start
84	Nurse Practitioner	16	A	Quick Start
85	Occupational Therapist	16	A	Quick Start
86	Dietitian	17	A	Quick Start
87	Music Therapist	17	A	Quick Start
88	Clinical Laboratory Scientist	18	A	Quick Start
89	Counselor	18	A	Quick Start
90	Funeral Director	18	A	Quick Start
91	LMFT	18	A	Quick Start
92	Nursing Home Administrator	18	A	Quick Start
93	School Counselor	18	A	Quick Start
94	Speech-Language Pathologist	18	A	Quick Start
95	Tow Truck Operator	18	A	Quick Start
96	Acupuncturist	19	A	Quick Start
97	Audiologist	19	A	Quick Start
98	Midwife	19	A	Quick Start
99	Physical Therapist	19	A	Quick Start
100	Chiropractor	20	A	Quick Start
101	Perfusionist	20	A	Quick Start
102	Physician Assistant	21	B	Clear Path
103	Art Therapist	22	B	Clear Path
104	Fire Sprinkler	22	B	Clear Path
105	LCSW	23	B	Clear Path
106	Medical Assistant	23	B	Clear Path
107	Pharmacist	23	B	Clear Path
108	Teacher	23	B	Clear Path
109	Veterinarian	23	B	Clear Path
110	Architect	26	B	Clear Path
111	Dentist	26	B	Clear Path
112	Interior Designer	26	B	Clear Path
113	Nurse Midwife	28	B	Clear Path
114	Plumber	29	B	Clear Path
115	Anesthesiologist Assistant	30	B	Clear Path
116	Behavior Analyst	30	B	Clear Path
117	Athletic Trainer	31	B	Clear Path
118	Barber	31	B	Clear Path
119	Electrician	33	B	Clear Path
120	Genetic Counselor	35	B	Clear Path
121	Landscape Architect	35	B	Clear Path
122	Psychologist	35	B	Clear Path
123	Optometrist	36	B	Clear Path
124	Cosmetologist	37	B	Clear Path
125	Professional Engineer	37	B	Clear Path
126	Surveyor	37	B	Clear Path
127	Soil Scientist	38	B	Clear Path
128	Crna	40	B	Clear Path
129	Physician	41	C	Structured Path
130	Pilot	41	C	Structured Path
131	Social Worker	45	C	Structured Path
132	CPA	53	C	Structured Path
133	Naturopathic Doctor	53	C	Structured Path
134	Podiatrist	56	C	Structured Path
135	Orthotist-Prosthetist	64	D	Committed Path
136	Geologist	82	F	Advanced Path

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What is the easiest license to get in Maryland?

Based on our data, the easiest license in Maryland is Alcohol Server with a difficulty score of 1/100.

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