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Compare counselor (lpc) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$58,423
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
4.6 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$478
across 49 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,880#47 | 4.6 yr#1 | $775#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $79,220#1 | 4.6 yr#1 | $725#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $63,830#11 | 4.6 yr#1 | $775#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $49,990#43 | 4.6 yr#1 | $475#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $61,310#16 | 4.6 yr#1 | $555#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $59,190#24 | 4.6 yr#1 | $345#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $62,960#12 | 4.6 yr#1 | $475#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $49,680#45 | 4.6 yr#1 | $482#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $66,140#5 | 4.6 yr#1 | $505#42 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $56,830#35 | 4.6 yr#1 | $480#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $55,320#38 | 4.6 yr#1 | $475#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $54,390#39 | 4.6 yr#1 | $365#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $65,240#7 | 4.6 yr#1 | $475#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $59,570#21 | 4.6 yr#1 | $425#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $49,280#46 | 4.6 yr#1 | $325#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $60,880#18 | 4.6 yr#1 | $395#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $57,760#33 | 4.6 yr#1 | $525#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $51,790#41 | 4.6 yr#1 | $325#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $40,200#51 | 4.6 yr#1 | $475#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $60,970#17 | 4.6 yr#1 | $525#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $57,820#32 | 4.6 yr#1 | $450#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $59,030#25 | 4.6 yr#1 | $547#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $59,530#22 | 4.6 yr#1 | $450#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $58,720#26 | 4.6 yr#1 | $450#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $46,810#49 | 4.6 yr#1 | $500#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $56,640#36 | 4.6 yr#1 | —#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $58,660#27 | 4.6 yr#1 | $525#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $64,410#9 | 4.6 yr#1 | $475#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $59,470#23 | 4.6 yr#1 | —#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $58,520#29 | 4.6 yr#1 | $450#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $64,710#8 | 4.6 yr#1 | $500#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $70,770#2 | 4.6 yr#1 | $425#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $62,070#14 | 4.6 yr#1 | $646#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $56,470#37 | 4.6 yr#1 | $500#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $66,450#4 | 4.6 yr#1 | $500#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $56,990#34 | 4.6 yr#1 | $400#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $58,610#28 | 4.6 yr#1 | $450#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $69,660#3 | 4.6 yr#1 | $500#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,320#31 | 4.6 yr#1 | $365#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $49,770#44 | 4.6 yr#1 | $400#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $50,720#42 | 4.6 yr#1 | $450#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $53,400#40 | 4.6 yr#1 | $450#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $48,170#48 | 4.6 yr#1 | $425#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $60,630#19 | 4.6 yr#1 | $481#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $65,920#6 | 4.6 yr#1 | $420#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $60,410#20 | 4.6 yr#1 | $450#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $58,410#30 | 4.6 yr#1 | $470#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $64,220#10 | 4.6 yr#1 | $475#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $46,710#50 | 4.6 yr#1 | $450#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $62,470#13 | 4.6 yr#1 | $400#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $61,640#15 | 4.6 yr#1 | $500#36 | 1 mo#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.