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Compare collection agency licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$40,965
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$1,183
across 46 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,400#48 | 1 mo | $700 | 1 mo |
| Alaska | $44,600#11 | 2 wk | — | 2 wk |
| Arizona | $40,200#26 | 1 mo | $2,500 | 1 mo |
| Arkansas | $34,200#49 | 1 mo | $1,950 | 1 mo |
| California | $47,800#5 | 1 mo | $1,775 | 1 mo |
| Colorado | $45,600#9 | 1 mo | $400 | 1 mo |
| Connecticut | $46,800#7 | 1 mo | $2,050 | 1 mo |
| Delaware | $42,400#18 | 1 mo | $1,050 | 1 mo |
| District of Columbia | $54,200#1 | 1 mo | $750 | 1 mo |
| Florida | $39,800#28 | 1 mo | $2,900 | 1 mo |
| Georgia | $40,600#24 | 2 wk | — | 2 wk |
| Hawaii | $42,800#17 | 1 mo | $400 | 1 mo |
| Idaho | $37,400#40 | 1 mo | $450 | 1 mo |
| Illinois | $44,200#12 | 1 mo | $1,450 | 1 mo |
| Indiana | $38,600#34 | 1 mo | $1,350 | 1 mo |
| Iowa | $37,800#38 | 1 mo | $900 | 1 mo |
| Kansas | $38,200#37 | 1 mo | $400 | 1 mo |
| Kentucky | $36,800#42 | 2 wk | — | 2 wk |
| Louisiana | $35,800#46 | 1 mo | $1,000 | 1 mo |
| Maine | $39,200#32 | 1 mo | $1,700 | 1 mo |
| Maryland | $46,200#8 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| Massachusetts | $48,800#2 | 1 mo | $2,250 | 1 mo |
| Michigan | $40,400#25 | 1 mo | $950 | 1 mo |
| Minnesota | $43,800#14 | 1 mo | $1,200 | 1 mo |
| Mississippi | $33,200#51 | 1 mo | $1,100 | 1 mo |
| Missouri | $39,400#31 | 2 wk | — | 2 wk |
| Montana | $36,400#44 | 1 mo | $750 | 1 mo |
| Nebraska | $38,400#35 | 1 mo | $700 | 1 mo |
| Nevada | $41,200#21 | 1 mo | $900 | 1 mo |
| New Hampshire | $43,200#16 | 1 mo | $1,550 | 1 mo |
| New Jersey | $47,200#6 | 1 mo | $700 | 1 mo |
| New Mexico | $36,200#45 | 1 mo | $550 | 1 mo |
| New York | $48,200#4 | 1 mo | $2,000 | 1 mo |
| North Carolina | $40,800#23 | 1 mo | $1,250 | 1 mo |
| North Dakota | $38,800#33 | 1 mo | $550 | 1 mo |
| Ohio | $39,600#30 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| Oklahoma | $35,600#47 | 1 mo | $1,050 | 1 mo |
| Oregon | $43,400#15 | 1 mo | $1,150 | 1 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $41,800#19 | 1 mo | $900 | 1 mo |
| Rhode Island | $44,200#13 | 1 mo | $450 | 1 mo |
| South Carolina | $37,800#39 | 1 mo | $1,550 | 1 mo |
| South Dakota | $36,800#43 | 1 mo | $950 | 1 mo |
| Tennessee | $38,400#36 | 1 mo | $2,750 | 1 mo |
| Texas | $41,400#20 | 1 mo | $900 | 1 mo |
| Utah | $39,800#29 | 1 mo | $650 | 1 mo |
| Vermont | $40,200#27 | 1 mo | $800 | 1 mo |
| Virginia | $44,800#10 | 2 wk | — | 2 wk |
| Washington | $48,600#3 | 1 mo | $2,350 | 1 mo |
| West Virginia | $33,800#50 | 1 mo | $600 | 1 mo |
| Wisconsin | $41,200#22 | 1 mo | $1,800 | 1 mo |
| Wyoming | $37,200#41 | 1 mo | $650 | 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.