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Compare environmental scientist (qep) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$77,423
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$42
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $74,660#32 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $87,060#9 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $78,870#22 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $75,620#30 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $97,520#2 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $86,720#10 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $81,370#14 | — | $235#49 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $62,780#47 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $122,440#1 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $59,510#50 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $82,030#12 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $75,050#31 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $66,710#44 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $89,010#6 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $77,380#27 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $74,060#33 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $73,300#35 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $68,990#39 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $67,260#42 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $60,880#49 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $82,100#11 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $96,330#3 | — | $570#50 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $76,670#29 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $87,210#8 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $55,110#51 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $67,190#43 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $78,510#24 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $61,260#48 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $80,480#17 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $79,230#21 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $79,920#19 | — | $1,356#51 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $79,250#20 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $80,240#18 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $65,800#46 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $81,260#15 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $80,640#16 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $67,530#41 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $93,560#4 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,040#36 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $90,460#5 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $65,960#45 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $71,510#37 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $76,900#28 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $78,560#23 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $81,480#13 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $69,330#38 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $78,140#25 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $88,670#7 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $77,980#26 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $68,980#40 | — | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $74,060#33 | — | $0#1 | 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.