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tildenpark OP t1_ja5q9bf wrote
Reply to comment by kevnmartin in [OC] License to work? States ranked by number of low-income jobs requiring licenses by tildenpark
Milk sampler. Let your imagination run wild!
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tildenpark OP t1_ja5mhkx wrote
Reply to comment by st4n13l in [OC] License to work? States ranked by number of low-income jobs requiring licenses by tildenpark
Yeah, “low-income” has a few different definitions across different agencies and years for different purposes. Sometimes it’s a multiple of a “poverty threshold” (e.g 200% of the poverty threshold) and sometimes it’s relative to median income in the area (e.g. 80% of the median family income for the area).
This survey seems to be inline with the latter. When averaging across occupational averages, median and mean are not as egregiously different as median vs mean household income as outliers are sort of accounted for across groups (kinda). But I agree with your sentiment.
tildenpark OP t1_ja5hycr wrote
Reply to comment by st4n13l in [OC] License to work? States ranked by number of low-income jobs requiring licenses by tildenpark
From the source:
>Originally drawn for the first edition, published in 2012, the sample comprises occupations that in 2012 were licensed by at least one state and recognized by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as ones in which practitioners earned incomes below the national average.
tildenpark OP t1_ja5hdc9 wrote
Reply to comment by Liesthroughisteeth in [OC] License to work? States ranked by number of low-income jobs requiring licenses by tildenpark
The list that I posted is for low-income jobs. Your list is high-income jobs. Some of them make sense. Others are onerous. A license to become an upholsterer, travel guide, or auctioneer seems silly to me.
tildenpark OP t1_ja5d9iu wrote
Reply to [OC] License to work? States ranked by number of low-income jobs requiring licenses by tildenpark
Data are from the 3rd Edition of the License to Work national survey, published in 2022 (link)
Visualization in Python with plotly.
Data consider 101 Low-Income Jobs:
Number of States Requiring License // Job Title
- 51 Barber
- 51 Bus Driver, City/Transit
- 51 Cosmetologist
- 51 Earth Driller, Water Well
- 51 Emergency Medical Technician
- 51 Manicurist
- 51 Pest Control Applicator
- 51 School Bus Driver
- 51 Skin Care Specialist
- 51 Truck Driver, Other
- 51 Truck Driver, Tractor-Trailer
- 51 Vegetation Pesticide Applicator
- 50 Preschool Teacher, Public School
- 49 Athletic Trainer
- 48 Landscape Contractor (Residential)
- 47 Coach, Head (High School Sports)
- 47 Landscape Contractor (Commercial)
- 45 Massage Therapist
- 44 Child Care Home, Family
- 44 Pharmacy Technician
- 43 Fisher, Commercial
- 43 Milk Sampler
- 39 Fire Alarm Installer
- 37 HVAC Contractor (Commercial)
- 37 Makeup Artist
- 37 Midwife, Direct Entry
- 37 Mobile Home Installer
- 37 Security Alarm Installer
- 37 Sheet Metal Contractor, HVAC (Commercial)
- 37 Travel Guide
- 36 Sheet Metal Contractor, HVAC (Residential)
- 36 Veterinary Technician
- 35 HVAC Contractor (Residential)
- 34 Security Guard, Unarmed
- 33 Shampooer
- 31 Gaming Supervisor
- 31 Mason Contractor (Residential)
- 31 Sheet Metal Contractor, Other (Residential)
- 30 Carpenter/Cabinet Maker Contractor (Residential)
- 30 Cement Finishing Contractor (Residential)
- 30 Drywall Installation Contractor (Residential)
- 30 Gaming Cage Worker
- 30 Glazier Contractor (Residential)
- 30 Insulation Contractor (Residential)
- 30 Iron/Steel Contractor (Residential)
- 29 Animal Breeder
- 29 Bill Collection Agency
- 29 Door Repair Contractor (Residential)
- 29 Gaming Dealer
- 29 Slot Supervisor
- 28 Auctioneer
- 28 Paving Contractor (Residential)
- 28 Taxidermist
- 28 Terrazzo Contractor (Residential)
- 27 Floor Sander Contractor (Residential)
- 27 Painting Contractor (Residential)
- 27 Pipelayer Contractor
- 26 Glazier Contractor (Commercial)
- 26 Iron/Steel Contractor (Commercial)
- 26 Mason Contractor (Commercial)
- 26 Sheet Metal Contractor, Other (Commercial)
- 25 Carpenter/Cabinet Maker Contractor (Commercial)
- 25 Drywall Installation Contractor (Commercial)
- 24 Cement Finishing Contractor (Commercial)
- 24 Door Repair Contractor (Commercial)
- 24 Insulation Contractor (Commercial)
- 24 Paving Contractor (Commercial)
- 24 Weigher
- 23 Terrazzo Contractor (Commercial)
- 23 Wildlife Control Operator
- 22 Floor Sander Contractor (Commercial)
- 22 Interpreter, Sign Language
- 22 Optician
- 22 Painting Contractor (Commercial)
- 16 Crane Operator
- 13 Taxi Driver/Chauffeur
- 12 Bartender
- 12 Locksmith
- 10 Farm Labor Contractor
- 9 Upholsterer
- 8 Dental Assistant
- 8 Tree Trimmer
- 7 Animal Control Officer
- 7 Animal Trainer
- 7 Packer
- 7 Title Examiner
- 5 Teacher Assistant, Non-Instructional
- 5 Travel Agency
- 4 Psychiatric Technician
- 4 Still Machine Setter, Dairy Equipment
- 3 Electrical Helper
- 3 Funeral Attendant
- 3 Home Entertainment Installer
- 3 Interior Designer
- 2 Dietetic Technician
- 2 Log Scaler
- 2 Nursery Worker
- 1 Conveyor Operator
- 1 Florist
- 1 Forest Worker
- 1 Social and Human Service Assistant
[OC] License to work? States ranked by number of low-income jobs requiring licensesSubmitted by tildenpark t3_11cwaph in dataisbeautiful
tildenpark OP t1_ja5yuh4 wrote
Reply to comment by Miserly_Bastard in [OC] License to work? States ranked by number of low-income jobs requiring licenses by tildenpark
Point taken. Additionally, there are also differences in licensing across states. Having a hair stylist license in one state doesn’t automatically let you work in a neighboring state.