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Compare cdl licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$56,632
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$131
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,120#45 | 1 mo#1 | $147.5#35 | 1 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $64,890#1 | 1 mo#1 | $140#32 | 1 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $53,690#37 | 1 mo#1 | $75#12 | 1 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $49,520#48 | 1 mo#1 | $142#34 | 1 wk#1 |
| California | $59,950#13 | 1 mo#1 | $100#18 | 1 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $60,260#11 | 1 mo#1 | $36.5#2 | 1 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $58,700#20 | 1 mo#1 | $120#23 | 1 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $58,510#23 | 1 mo#1 | $65#8 | 1 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $63,610#4 | 1 mo#1 | $215#46 | 1 wk#1 |
| Florida | $50,000#46 | 1 mo#1 | $150#36 | 1 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $56,570#30 | 1 mo#1 | $127#29 | 1 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $59,320#17 | 1 mo#1 | $120#23 | 1 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $53,260#38 | 1 mo#1 | $269#48 | 1 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $59,790#14 | 1 mo#1 | $170#41 | 1 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $60,090#12 | 1 mo#1 | $52#5 | 1 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $55,080#35 | 1 mo#1 | $52#5 | 1 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $56,940#28 | 1 mo#1 | $48#3 | 1 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $55,590#33 | 1 mo#1 | $125#26 | 1 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $48,770#50 | 1 mo#1 | $76.5#15 | 1 wk#1 |
| Maine | $51,930#40 | 1 mo#1 | $104#20 | 1 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $57,180#27 | 1 mo#1 | $155#39 | 1 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $60,630#8 | 1 mo#1 | $140#32 | 1 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $55,140#34 | 1 mo#1 | $50#4 | 1 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $61,090#6 | 1 mo#1 | $72#11 | 1 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $50,700#43 | 1 mo#1 | $126#28 | 1 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $50,540#44 | 1 mo#1 | $109#22 | 1 wk#1 |
| Montana | $59,060#18 | 1 mo#1 | $83.44#16 | 1 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $57,940#25 | 1 mo#1 | $75#12 | 1 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $60,900#7 | 1 mo#1 | $139.5#31 | 1 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $58,620#21 | 1 mo#1 | $100#18 | 1 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $64,720#2 | 1 mo#1 | $167#40 | 1 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $48,360#51 | 1 mo#1 | $28#1 | 1 wk#1 |
| New York | $60,520#9 | 1 mo#1 | $214.5#45 | 1 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $49,580#47 | 1 mo#1 | $150.75#37 | 1 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $58,970#19 | 1 mo#1 | $75#12 | 1 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $58,080#24 | 1 mo#1 | $125#26 | 1 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $51,920#41 | 1 mo#1 | $153#38 | 1 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $61,180#5 | 1 mo#1 | $345#51 | 1 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,540#22 | 1 mo#1 | $273#49 | 1 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $59,710#15 | 1 mo#1 | $223#47 | 1 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $51,810#42 | 1 mo#1 | $69.5#10 | 1 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $56,880#29 | 1 mo#1 | $86#17 | 1 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $55,610#32 | 1 mo#1 | $60#7 | 1 wk#1 |
| Texas | $53,070#39 | 1 mo#1 | $122#25 | 1 wk#1 |
| Utah | $59,580#16 | 1 mo#1 | $130#30 | 1 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $56,360#31 | 1 mo#1 | $197#44 | 1 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $54,500#36 | 1 mo#1 | $67#9 | 1 wk#1 |
| Washington | $63,760#3 | 1 mo#1 | $317#50 | 1 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $49,040#49 | 1 mo#1 | $186.25#43 | 1 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $57,380#26 | 1 mo#1 | $105#21 | 1 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $60,270#10 | 1 mo#1 | $185#42 | 1 wk#1 |
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.