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Compare auto mechanic / ase licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$46,092
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1.0 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$135
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,690#48 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Alaska | $52,940#5 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Arizona | $44,660#28 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Arkansas | $38,420#50 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| California | $54,790#3 | 1 yr | $312 | 1 yr |
| Colorado | $50,350#10 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Connecticut | $51,730#6 | 1 yr | $337 | 1 yr |
| Delaware | $48,310#17 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| District of Columbia | $60,210#1 | 1 yr | $237 | 1 yr |
| Florida | $43,430#36 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Georgia | $43,870#32 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Hawaii | $51,190#7 | 1 yr | $137 | 1 yr |
| Idaho | $42,150#42 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Illinois | $49,260#14 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Indiana | $44,300#29 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Iowa | $43,570#35 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Kansas | $42,580#40 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Kentucky | $41,290#44 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Louisiana | $41,120#45 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Maine | $44,910#26 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Maryland | $50,870#8 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Massachusetts | $53,560#4 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Michigan | $47,340#20 | 1 yr | $122 | 1 yr |
| Minnesota | $49,810#11 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Mississippi | $37,810#51 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Missouri | $43,310#37 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Montana | $42,990#39 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Nebraska | $43,210#38 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Nevada | $47,610#19 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| New Hampshire | $48,720#16 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| New Jersey | $50,390#9 | 1 yr | $312 | 1 yr |
| New Mexico | $40,870#46 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| New York | $49,710#12 | 1 yr | $162 | 1 yr |
| North Carolina | $43,740#33 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| North Dakota | $46,320#22 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Ohio | $44,850#27 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Oklahoma | $40,190#47 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Oregon | $49,470#13 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Pennsylvania | $46,100#24 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Rhode Island | $48,870#15 | 1 yr | $212 | 1 yr |
| South Carolina | $41,960#43 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| South Dakota | $42,330#41 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Tennessee | $43,640#34 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Texas | $44,940#25 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Utah | $44,070#31 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Vermont | $46,290#23 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Virginia | $48,100#18 | 1 yr | $312 | 1 yr |
| Washington | $55,340#2 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| West Virginia | $38,940#49 | 1 yr | $137 | 1 yr |
| Wisconsin | $46,470#21 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
| Wyoming | $44,120#30 | 1 yr | $112 | 1 yr |
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.