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The most expensive state for cna licensing is Arizona at $725. The cheapest is Maine at $0. Budget for an average of $163 across all states.
Highest
$725
Arizona
Average
$163
across 51 states
Median
$140
26 states at or below
Range
$725
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arizona | $Exam fee only | $0 | — |
| #2 | New Hampshire | $310 | $63 | — |
| #3 | Washington | $285 | $95 | — |
| #4 | North Dakota | $275 | $0 | — |
| #5 | Minnesota | $270 | $0 | — |
| #6 | Alaska | $260–$335 | $100 | — |
| #7 | Wyoming | $247 | $50 | — |
| #8 | Hawaii | $225–$235 | $0 (Group 1) or $27 (Group 2) | — |
| #9 | Michigan | $215 | $40 | — |
| #10 | South Dakota | $207.50 | $0 | — |
| #11 | Florida | $205–$230 | $55 | — |
| #11 | Rhode Island | $205 | $35 | — |
| #13 | Nevada | $190 | $50 | — |
| #14 | Virginia | $180 | $30 | — |
| #15 | Tennessee | $177.15 | $0 | — |
| #16 | Oregon | $176.50 | $60 | — |
| #17 | West Virginia | $175 | $0 | — |
| #18 | District of Columbia | $167–$192 | $0 | — |
| #19 | Iowa | $165–$205 | $0 | — |
| #19 | South Carolina | $165 | $35 | — |
| #21 | Maryland | $161.25 | $40 | — |
| #22 | Pennsylvania | $157–$175 | $0 | — |
| #23 | Louisiana | $151 | $0 | — |
| #24 | Texas | $145–$160 | $0 | — |
| #24 | Utah | $145 | $0 | — |
| #26 | New Mexico | $140 | $25 | — |
| #26 | North Carolina | $140 | $0 | — |
| #28 | Wisconsin | $137.75 | $0 | — |
| #29 | Alabama | $135–$185 | $0 | — |
| #29 | Colorado | $135+ | $0 | — |
| #29 | Kentucky | $135–$150 | $0 | — |
| #29 | Mississippi | $135 | $25 | — |
| #33 | Georgia | $130+ | $0 | — |
| #34 | Arkansas | $125–$135 | $0 | — |
| #34 | Missouri | $125 | $20 | — |
| #36 | Connecticut | $118+ | $0 | — |
| #37 | Vermont | $116.50 | $65 | — |
| #38 | California | $115–$180 | $0 | — |
| #38 | Delaware | $115+ | $25 | — |
| #38 | New York | $115 | $40 | — |
| #41 | Ohio | $104 | $0 | — |
| #42 | Indiana | $100 | $0 | — |
| #42 | Massachusetts | $100 | $0 | — |
| #42 | Nebraska | $100 | $0 | — |
| #45 | Montana | $97 | $0 | — |
| #46 | Illinois | $85 | $0 | — |
| #47 | New Jersey | $76 | $30 | — |
| #48 | Oklahoma | $75 | $0-$10 | — |
| #49 | Idaho | $29–$39 | $0 | — |
| #50 | Kansas | $20 | $0 | — |
| #51 | Maine | $0 for registry placement | $0 | — |
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.
Arizona has the highest total initial licensing fees at $725. The national average is $163.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $0 to $725, with a median of $140.