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Compare drone pilot (part 107) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$52,255
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
0 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$282
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,200#48 | 2 wk#1 | $275 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $62,400#4 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $52,800#19 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $42,600#50 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $64,200#2 | 2 wk#1 | $245 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $58,400#9 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $56,800#12 | 2 wk#1 | $295 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $50,200#29 | 2 wk#1 | $250 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $68,400#1 | 2 wk#1 | $250 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $54,600#16 | 2 wk#1 | $300 | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $52,400#21 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $58,200#10 | 2 wk#1 | $195 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $46,800#42 | 2 wk#1 | $275 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $56,200#14 | 2 wk#1 | $325 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $48,400#36 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $46,200#45 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $47,800#40 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $48,200#38 | 2 wk#1 | $215 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $50,600#26 | 2 wk#1 | $250 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $48,800#34 | 2 wk#1 | $300 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $58,600#8 | 2 wk#1 | $275 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $62,200#6 | 2 wk#1 | $675 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $50,400#27 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $54,200#17 | 2 wk#1 | $330 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $42,200#51 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $49,800#31 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $46,400#44 | 2 wk#1 | $245 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $46,800#43 | 2 wk#1 | $275 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $54,800#15 | 2 wk#1 | $375 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $52,400#22 | 2 wk#1 | $275 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $60,400#7 | 2 wk#1 | $300 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $48,600#35 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $62,800#3 | 2 wk#1 | $375 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $51,200#24 | 2 wk#1 | $300 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $50,200#30 | 2 wk#1 | $275 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $49,600#33 | 2 wk#1 | $274 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $47,200#41 | 2 wk#1 | $225 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $54,200#18 | 2 wk#1 | $275 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,800#20 | 2 wk#1 | $300 | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $52,200#23 | 2 wk#1 | $325 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $48,200#39 | 2 wk#1 | $285 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $44,800#47 | 2 wk#1 | $325 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $50,800#25 | 2 wk#1 | $275 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $56,800#13 | 2 wk#1 | $475 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $50,400#28 | 2 wk#1 | $245 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $48,400#37 | 2 wk#1 | $300 | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $58,200#11 | 2 wk#1 | $275 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $62,400#5 | 2 wk#1 | $375 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $43,800#49 | 2 wk#1 | $275 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $49,800#32 | 2 wk#1 | $305 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $46,200#46 | 2 wk#1 | $275 | 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.