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Compare crane operator (cco/nccco) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$71,608
across 50 states
Avg. Time to License
4 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$170
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,620#48 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $80,900#10 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $67,960#25 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $42,170#50 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $69,970#22 | 4 mo#1 | $350#50 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $74,140#15 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $86,830#9 | 4 mo#1 | $225#45 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $62,820#33 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $106,150#5 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $70,130#21 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $67,230#27 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $115,870#2 | 4 mo#1 | $250#47 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $73,480#17 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $53,240#47 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $57,890#40 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $55,620#43 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $64,430#31 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $55,100#45 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $61,130#38 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $61,320#37 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $66,800#28 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $76,640#12 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $77,110#11 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $67,320#26 | 4 mo#1 | $200#42 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $62,510#34 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $46,580#49 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $91,520#7 | 4 mo#1 | $120#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $66,800#28 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $129,930#1 | 4 mo#1 | $200#42 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $63,410#32 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $88,470#8 | 4 mo#1 | $400#51 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $60,950#39 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $110,000#4 | 4 mo#1 | $300#49 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $62,060#36 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $74,880#14 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $62,460#35 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $71,500#19 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $110,280#3 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,760#41 | 4 mo#1 | $250#47 | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | — | 4 mo#1 | $75#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $55,410#44 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $70,400#20 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $56,530#42 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $72,870#18 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $69,020#23 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $73,840#16 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $65,400#30 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $96,870#6 | 4 mo#1 | $200#42 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $54,650#46 | 4 mo#1 | $225#45 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $68,310#24 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $76,110#13 | 4 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#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.