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Compare boiler operator licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$63,196
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
0 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$77
across 25 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $52,400#48 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Alaska | $78,200#4 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Arizona | $61,800#26 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Arkansas | $50,200#51 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| California | $79,400#2 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Colorado | $68,200#15 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Connecticut | $72,400#10 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| Delaware | $64,200#18 | 1 wk | — | — |
| District of Columbia | $82,400#1 | 1 mo | $150 | 1 mo |
| Florida | $56,800#38 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Georgia | $58,200#34 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Hawaii | $74,600#7 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Idaho | $56,200#42 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Illinois | $72,800#9 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| Indiana | $60,400#27 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Iowa | $58,400#32 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Kansas | $56,800#39 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Kentucky | $57,200#37 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Louisiana | $62,400#22 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Maine | $60,200#29 | 1 mo | $60 | 1 mo |
| Maryland | $68,400#13 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| Massachusetts | $76,800#5 | 1 mo | $125 | 1 mo |
| Michigan | $64,200#19 | 1 mo | $75 | 1 mo |
| Minnesota | $70,400#12 | 1 mo | $95 | 1 mo |
| Mississippi | $50,800#50 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Missouri | $60,200#30 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Montana | $55,400#44 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Nebraska | $56,200#43 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Nevada | $72,200#11 | 1 wk | — | — |
| New Hampshire | $62,400#23 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| New Jersey | $74,200#8 | 1 mo | $80 | 1 mo |
| New Mexico | $56,800#40 | 1 wk | — | — |
| New York | $78,400#3 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| North Carolina | $58,400#33 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| North Dakota | $60,200#31 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Ohio | $62,400#24 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| Oklahoma | $54,200#46 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Oregon | $68,400#14 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $64,800#17 | 1 mo | $70 | 1 mo |
| Rhode Island | $66,200#16 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| South Carolina | $54,800#45 | 1 wk | — | — |
| South Dakota | $52,400#49 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Tennessee | $56,400#41 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Texas | $62,800#21 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Utah | $60,400#28 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Vermont | $58,200#35 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Virginia | $64,200#20 | 1 mo | $70 | 1 mo |
| Washington | $76,200#6 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| West Virginia | $52,800#47 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Wisconsin | $62,400#25 | 1 wk | — | — |
| Wyoming | $58,200#36 | 1 wk | — | — |
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.
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