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Compare cpa licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$79,712
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
5.6 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$1,157
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $71,070#45 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,152.6#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $81,950#14 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,252.6#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $78,620#21 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,252.6#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $64,180#50 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,052.6#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $96,360#5 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,642.6#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $90,030#8 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,142.6#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $89,630#9 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,222.6#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $84,560#11 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,136.6#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $103,030#1 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,152.6#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $78,470#22 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,052.6#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $80,100#18 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,102.6#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $67,820#48 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,077.6#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $64,840#49 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,077.6#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $79,300#20 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,202.6#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $77,410#29 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,052.6#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $74,290#40 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,152.6#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $76,400#35 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,202.6#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $72,220#43 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,077.6#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $69,540#47 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,152.6#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $77,680#26 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,127.6#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $84,890#10 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,152.6#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $96,580#4 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,157.6#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $77,720#25 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,152.6#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $81,100#16 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,227.6#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $64,170#51 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,077.6#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $73,210#41 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,102.6#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $74,400#39 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,127.6#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $69,980#46 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,127.6#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $78,220#23 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,202.6#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $82,830#13 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,127.6#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $101,340#3 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,337.6#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $77,420#28 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,152.6#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $101,780#2 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,379.6#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $80,490#17 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,112.6#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $72,180#44 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,102.6#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $77,640#27 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,127.6#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $76,820#34 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,077.6#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $81,130#15 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,202.6#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,330#31 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,067.6#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $90,040#7 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,152.6#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $73,180#42 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,077.6#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $77,310#32 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,152.6#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $75,500#36 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,152.6#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $80,000#19 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,112.6#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $75,100#37 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,082.6#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $76,990#33 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,202.6#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $84,190#12 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,132.6#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $96,180#6 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,282.6#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $74,520#38 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,102.6#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $78,150#24 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,109.6#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $77,400#30 | 5.6 yr#1 | $1,152.6#27 | 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.
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