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The cheapest state to get a crane operator (cco/nccco) license is Maryland at $0. The most expensive is New Jersey at $250. The national average is $129.
Lowest
$0
Maryland
Average
$129
across 51 states
Median
$150
50 states at or below
Range
$250
spread across states
| # | State | Renewal Fee | Initial Fees | Renewal Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maryland | $0 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #1 | Utah | $0 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #3 | Minnesota | $50 | $200-$250 | Five years |
| #3 | Montana | $50 | $120-$180 | Licenses expire one year after the date of issuance. |
| #3 | Nevada | $50 | $200-$250 | 5 years |
| #3 | New Mexico | $50-$100 | $150-$250 | 2 years |
| #3 | Washington | $50 | $200-$250 | 5 years — WAC 296-155-53300 Notes state: 'An operator's certificate issued by the accredited testing agency is valid for a maximum of five years, and must be renewed to ensure operators maintain qualified operator status.' |
| #8 | Connecticut | $75 | $225 | 2 years |
| #8 | Massachusetts | $75 | $150-$300 | 2 years |
| #8 | West Virginia | $75 | $225-$275 | 5 years |
| #11 | Rhode Island | $84-$96 | $75-$150 | 2 years (expires on licensee's birthday every two years) |
| #12 | Hawaii | $100 per year of desired certification | $250-$300 | 1 year |
| #13 | Pennsylvania | $130.00 | $250-$300 | Biennial (2 years) |
| #14 | Alabama | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Alaska | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Arizona | $Approximately $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Arkansas | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | California | $150-$250 | $350-$475 | 5 years — NCCCO certifications are valid for 5 years; Cal/OSHA aligns with this cycle |
| #14 | Colorado | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Delaware | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | District of Columbia | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Florida | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Georgia | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years — confirmed by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427(d)(4): 'A certification issued under this paragraph is valid for 5 years' |
| #14 | Idaho | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Illinois | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years (NCCCO); 5 years (Chicago municipal license, effective 2022) |
| #14 | Indiana | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years (NCCCO standard certification cycle) |
| #14 | Iowa | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Kansas | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Kentucky | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Louisiana | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Maine | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Michigan | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years — NCCCO certifications are valid for 5 years per standard industry knowledge; no conflicting information found |
| #14 | Mississippi | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Missouri | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Nebraska | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | New Hampshire | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | New York | $150 | $300-$500 | 3 years |
| #14 | North Carolina | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | North Dakota | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Ohio | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Oklahoma | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Oregon | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | South Carolina | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | South Dakota | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Tennessee | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Texas | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Vermont | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Virginia | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #14 | Wisconsin | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years — NCCCO certifications are valid for 5 years. |
| #14 | Wyoming | $150-$250 | $150-$200 | 5 years |
| #51 | New Jersey | $250.00 for five years; late fee of $25.00 if not renewed at least 45 days before expiration; additional late fee of $50.00 if expired more than 365 days | $400-$450 | 5 years |
Renewal fees are per renewal cycle as reported by state licensing boards. Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full renewal details.
Maryland has the lowest renewal fee at $0. The national average renewal fee is $129.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $0 to $250, with a median of $150.
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