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Compare arborist licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$44,482
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$349
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,200#49 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| Alaska | $52,800#7 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| Arizona | $42,600#27 | 1 mo | $460 | 1 mo |
| Arkansas | $35,400#50 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| California | $54,200#5 | 1 mo | $610 | 1 mo |
| Colorado | $48,400#15 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| Connecticut | $53,600#6 | 1 mo | $430 | 1 mo |
| Delaware | $44,800#21 | 1 mo | $285 | 1 mo |
| District of Columbia | $56,400#1 | 1 mo | $435 | 1 mo |
| Florida | $40,200#38 | 1 mo | $335 | 1 mo |
| Georgia | $39,800#40 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| Hawaii | $52,200#9 | 1 mo | $330 | 1 mo |
| Idaho | $40,800#35 | 1 mo | $310 | 1 mo |
| Illinois | $50,400#10 | 1 mo | $410 | 1 mo |
| Indiana | $42,200#29 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| Iowa | $41,600#31 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| Kansas | $40,200#39 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| Kentucky | $39,400#42 | 1 mo | $250 | 1 mo |
| Louisiana | $37,800#46 | 1 mo | $385 | 1 mo |
| Maine | $44,200#24 | 1 mo | $335 | 1 mo |
| Maryland | $48,600#14 | 1 mo | $410 | 1 mo |
| Massachusetts | $55,800#2 | 1 mo | $710 | 1 mo |
| Michigan | $44,600#23 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| Minnesota | $50,200#11 | 1 mo | $415 | 1 mo |
| Mississippi | $34,800#51 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| Missouri | $41,800#30 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| Montana | $41,200#33 | 1 mo | $280 | 1 mo |
| Nebraska | $40,600#36 | 1 mo | $310 | 1 mo |
| Nevada | $45,200#20 | 1 mo | $610 | 1 mo |
| New Hampshire | $47,400#16 | 1 mo | $310 | 1 mo |
| New Jersey | $52,400#8 | 1 mo | $435 | 1 mo |
| New Mexico | $38,600#44 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| New York | $54,600#4 | 1 mo | $410 | 1 mo |
| North Carolina | $41,200#34 | 1 mo | $335 | 1 mo |
| North Dakota | $42,800#26 | 1 mo | $310 | 1 mo |
| Ohio | $43,200#25 | 1 mo | $309 | 1 mo |
| Oklahoma | $37,600#47 | 1 mo | $260 | 1 mo |
| Oregon | $49,800#12 | 1 mo | $485 | 1 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $46,200#17 | 1 mo | $335 | 1 mo |
| Rhode Island | $48,800#13 | 1 mo | $360 | 1 mo |
| South Carolina | $38,400#45 | 1 mo | $320 | 1 mo |
| South Dakota | $39,800#41 | 1 mo | $360 | 1 mo |
| Tennessee | $39,200#43 | 1 mo | $310 | 1 mo |
| Texas | $41,400#32 | 1 mo | $510 | 1 mo |
| Utah | $42,400#28 | 1 mo | $280 | 1 mo |
| Vermont | $45,600#19 | 1 mo | $335 | 1 mo |
| Virginia | $45,800#18 | 1 mo | $310 | 1 mo |
| Washington | $55,400#3 | 1 mo | $410 | 1 mo |
| West Virginia | $36,800#48 | 1 mo | $310 | 1 mo |
| Wisconsin | $44,800#22 | 1 mo | $340 | 1 mo |
| Wyoming | $40,400#37 | 1 mo | $310 | 1 mo |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.