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The most expensive state for cdl licensing is Oregon at $345. The cheapest is New Mexico at $28. Budget for an average of $130 across all states.
Highest
$345
Oregon
Average
$130
across 51 states
Median
$125
27 states at or below
Range
$317
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oregon | $345 | $104 | — |
| #2 | Washington | $317 | $102 | — |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | $273 | $151.50 | — |
| #4 | Idaho | $269 | $40 | — |
| #5 | Rhode Island | $223 | $81.50 | — |
| #6 | District of Columbia | $215 | $117 | — |
| #7 | New York | $214.50 | $164.50 | — |
| #8 | Vermont | $197–$233 | $60–$90 | — |
| #9 | West Virginia | $186.25 | $61.25 | — |
| #10 | Wyoming | $175 | $40 | — |
| #11 | Illinois | $170 | $60 | — |
| #12 | New Jersey | $167 | $42 | — |
| #13 | Maryland | $155 | $48 | — |
| #14 | Oklahoma | $153 | $73 | — |
| #15 | North Carolina | $150.75 | $107.50 | — |
| #16 | Florida | $150 | $75 | — |
| #17 | Alabama | $147.50 | $66.25 | — |
| #18 | Arkansas | $142 | $42 | — |
| #19 | Alaska | $140 | $100 | — |
| #19 | Massachusetts | $140 | $75 | — |
| #21 | Nevada | $139.50 | $111.25 | — |
| #22 | Utah | $130 | $52 | — |
| #23 | Georgia | $127 | $32 | — |
| #24 | Mississippi | $126 | $51 | — |
| #25 | Kentucky | $125 | $40 | — |
| #25 | Ohio | $125 | $49.25 | — |
| #27 | Texas | $122 | $97 | — |
| #28 | Connecticut | $120 | $70 | — |
| #28 | Hawaii | $120 | $40 | — |
| #30 | Missouri | $109 | $40 | — |
| #31 | Maine | $104 | $34 | — |
| #31 | Wisconsin | $104 | $74 | — |
| #33 | California | $100 | $59 | — |
| #33 | New Hampshire | $100 | $60 | — |
| #35 | South Dakota | $86 | $43 | — |
| #36 | Montana | $83.44 | $41.72 | — |
| #37 | Louisiana | $76.50 | $61.50 | — |
| #38 | Arizona | $75 | $25 | — |
| #38 | Nebraska | $75 | $60 | — |
| #38 | North Dakota | $75 | $50 | — |
| #41 | Minnesota | $72 | $45.25 | — |
| #42 | South Carolina | $69.50 | $27.50 | — |
| #43 | Virginia | $67 | $64 | — |
| #44 | Delaware | $65 | $55 | — |
| #45 | Tennessee | $60 | $46 | — |
| #46 | Indiana | $52 | $35 | — |
| #46 | Iowa | $52 | $40 | — |
| #48 | Michigan | $50 | $25 | — |
| #49 | Kansas | $48 | $26 | — |
| #50 | Colorado | $36.50 | $17.50 | — |
| #51 | New Mexico | $28 | $18 | — |
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.
Oregon has the highest total initial licensing fees at $345. The national average is $130.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $28 to $345, with a median of $125.