Business Licensing Specialist

Also called: Licensing Coordinator

Keeps track of the hundreds of licenses and permits a company needs in every state.

A day in the life

You renew 40 state business licenses, fill out forms for a new location and track deadlines in a spreadsheet.

Pay over a career

Starting
$38k
Typical
$52k
High
$70k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma or associate.

Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Business Administration.

Outlook

Growing slowly. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

High risk for 10 years. Licensing software now tracks deadlines and fills out renewals automatically, which is most of this job.

Could start right away

Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to licensing coordinator openings at staffing, insurance or contractor firms; detail skills matter

Start now, in high school

Classes: Computer applications, Spreadsheets or computer applications.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.

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