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Compare childcare / daycare licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$29,078
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$54
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $23,980#47 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Alaska | $33,700#7 | 1 mo | $125 | 1 mo |
| Arizona | $29,610#20 | 1 mo | $22 | 1 mo |
| Arkansas | $23,650#49 | 1 mo | $55 | 1 mo |
| California | $35,800#4 | 1 mo | $49 | 1 mo |
| Colorado | $34,290#6 | 1 mo | $74 | 1 mo |
| Connecticut | $32,740#11 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| Delaware | $28,700#22 | 1 mo | $110 | 1 mo |
| District of Columbia | $38,620#1 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| Florida | $27,540#30 | 1 mo | $45 | 1 mo |
| Georgia | $25,870#41 | 1 mo | $45 | 1 mo |
| Hawaii | $32,310#12 | 1 mo | $55 | 1 mo |
| Idaho | $26,420#38 | 1 mo | $30 | 1 mo |
| Illinois | $31,560#16 | 1 mo | $80 | 1 mo |
| Indiana | $27,190#33 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Iowa | $26,800#35 | 1 mo | $35 | 1 mo |
| Kansas | $26,240#39 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Kentucky | $24,780#45 | 1 mo | $20 | 1 mo |
| Louisiana | $23,430#50 | 1 mo | $89 | 1 mo |
| Maine | $31,290#18 | 1 mo | $75 | 1 mo |
| Maryland | $32,890#10 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Massachusetts | $36,280#3 | 1 mo | $25 | 1 mo |
| Michigan | $28,340#25 | 1 mo | $55 | 1 mo |
| Minnesota | $32,150#13 | 1 mo | $30 | 1 mo |
| Mississippi | $22,480#51 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Missouri | $26,580#36 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Montana | $27,850#28 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Nebraska | $27,610#29 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Nevada | $29,940#19 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| New Hampshire | $31,760#15 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| New Jersey | $31,400#17 | 1 mo | $60 | 1 mo |
| New Mexico | $27,230#32 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| New York | $34,960#5 | 1 mo | $25 | 1 mo |
| North Carolina | $26,190#40 | 1 mo | $25 | 1 mo |
| North Dakota | $28,540#24 | 1 mo | $25 | 1 mo |
| Ohio | $27,080#34 | 1 mo | $47 | 1 mo |
| Oklahoma | $24,160#46 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Oregon | $33,480#8 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $27,960#27 | 1 mo | $47 | 1 mo |
| Rhode Island | $31,940#14 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| South Carolina | $24,920#44 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| South Dakota | $25,830#42 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Tennessee | $25,180#43 | 1 mo | $85 | 1 mo |
| Texas | $26,470#37 | 1 mo | $37 | 1 mo |
| Utah | $28,160#26 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Vermont | $33,120#9 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Virginia | $29,340#21 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Washington | $36,740#2 | 1 mo | $58 | 1 mo |
| West Virginia | $23,890#48 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Wisconsin | $28,650#23 | 1 mo | $75 | 1 mo |
| Wyoming | $27,340#31 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
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.