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The most expensive state for barber licensing is Massachusetts at $468. The cheapest is Ohio at $55. Budget for an average of $189 across all states.
Highest
$468
Massachusetts
Average
$189
across 51 states
Median
$177
26 states at or below
Range
$413
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | $~$468 | $40 (Apprentice) / $78 (Master) | — |
| #2 | Alaska | $420 | $180 | — |
| #3 | Kentucky | $400 | $50/year | — |
| #4 | Montana | $339 | $80 | — |
| #5 | New Mexico | $303 | $50 | — |
| #6 | Virginia | $299 | $105 | — |
| #7 | Nebraska | $270 | $120 | — |
| #8 | Delaware | $~$258 | $Set per cycle (check current schedule) | — |
| #9 | Alabama | $255 | $100 | — |
| #10 | New Hampshire | $247 | $55 | — |
| #11 | Missouri | $246 | $30 | — |
| #12 | Kansas | $235 | $80/year | — |
| #13 | Utah | $234 | $52 | — |
| #14 | District of Columbia | $230 | $115 | — |
| #15 | Arizona | $220 | $30 | — |
| #16 | North Carolina | $~$210–$295 | $50 | — |
| #16 | Wisconsin | $210 | $82 | — |
| #18 | Hawaii | $200 | $146 | — |
| #18 | Nevada | $200 | $60 | — |
| #18 | Oregon | $200 | $65 | — |
| #18 | South Carolina | $~$200+ | $125 | — |
| #18 | Tennessee | $200 | $60 | — |
| #23 | Washington | $195 | $66 | — |
| #24 | Wyoming | $185 | $75 | — |
| #25 | Texas | $~$183 | $55–$60 | — |
| #26 | Georgia | $177 | $50 | — |
| #27 | Pennsylvania | $170 | $160 | — |
| #28 | Connecticut | $165 | $100 | — |
| #28 | Louisiana | $165–$240 | $25/year | — |
| #30 | Colorado | $155 | $40 | — |
| #30 | New Jersey | $~$155 | $60 | — |
| #32 | Mississippi | $150 | $50 | — |
| #32 | North Dakota | $150+ | $100 | — |
| #32 | South Dakota | $150 | $75 | — |
| #35 | West Virginia | $144 | $35 | — |
| #36 | Minnesota | $133 | $77/year (Apprentice) / $88/year (Master) | — |
| #37 | Vermont | $130 | $130 | — |
| #38 | Illinois | $128 | $50 | — |
| #39 | Maryland | $127 | $50 | — |
| #40 | Arkansas | $125 | $50 | — |
| #40 | California | $125 | $50 | — |
| #40 | Florida | $125–$150 | $63.75 | — |
| #40 | Idaho | $125 | $25/year | — |
| #44 | Oklahoma | $115 | $80 | — |
| #45 | Rhode Island | $100 | $25 | — |
| #46 | Indiana | $99 | $40 | — |
| #47 | Michigan | $80+ | $60 | — |
| #48 | Iowa | $~$72 | $60 | — |
| #49 | Maine | $61 | $20/year | — |
| #50 | New York | $55 | $40 | — |
| #50 | Ohio | $~$55 | $65 | — |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
Massachusetts has the highest total initial licensing fees at $468. The national average is $189.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $55 to $468, with a median of $177.