Easiest Licenses in Missouri (2026)

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

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What is the easiest license to get in Missouri?

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

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