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Compare fire alarm technician (nicet) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$57,931
across 49 states
Avg. Time to License
1.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$231
across 44 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $59,660#21 | 1.2 yr#1 | $250#27 | 2 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $62,480#12 | 1.2 yr#1 | — | 2 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $53,490#34 | 1.2 yr#1 | $500#42 | 2 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $47,310#44 | 1.2 yr#1 | $250#27 | 2 mo#1 |
| California | $66,010#6 | 1.2 yr#1 | $650#44 | 2 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $61,750#15 | 1.2 yr#1 | — | 2 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $64,420#9 | 1.2 yr#1 | $300#33 | 2 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $60,820#18 | 1.2 yr#1 | $300#33 | 2 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | — | 1.2 yr#1 | — | 2 mo#1 |
| Florida | $59,570#22 | 1.2 yr#1 | $200#18 | 2 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $50,050#38 | 1.2 yr#1 | $300#33 | 2 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $60,710#19 | 1.2 yr#1 | $250#27 | 2 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $50,430#37 | 1.2 yr#1 | $200#18 | 2 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $62,550#11 | 1.2 yr#1 | $350#39 | 2 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $49,590#39 | 1.2 yr#1 | $150#7 | 2 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $61,860#14 | 1.2 yr#1 | $200#18 | 2 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $57,230#30 | 1.2 yr#1 | — | 2 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $56,030#32 | 1.2 yr#1 | $200#18 | 2 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $46,110#46 | 1.2 yr#1 | $200#18 | 2 mo#1 |
| Maine | $61,890#13 | 1.2 yr#1 | $150#7 | 2 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $65,310#7 | 1.2 yr#1 | $200#18 | 2 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | — | 1.2 yr#1 | $300#33 | 2 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $54,020#33 | 1.2 yr#1 | $200#18 | 2 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $77,190#2 | 1.2 yr#1 | $200#18 | 2 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $45,990#47 | 1.2 yr#1 | $250#27 | 2 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $57,170#31 | 1.2 yr#1 | — | 2 mo#1 |
| Montana | $58,680#28 | 1.2 yr#1 | $175#16 | 2 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $59,390#24 | 1.2 yr#1 | $250#27 | 2 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $59,470#23 | 1.2 yr#1 | $350#39 | 2 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $52,640#35 | 1.2 yr#1 | — | 2 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $62,900#10 | 1.2 yr#1 | $500#42 | 2 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $45,440#48 | 1.2 yr#1 | $150#7 | 2 mo#1 |
| New York | $66,280#5 | 1.2 yr#1 | $485#41 | 2 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $57,440#29 | 1.2 yr#1 | $300#33 | 2 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $59,230#26 | 1.2 yr#1 | $150#7 | 2 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $61,030#17 | 1.2 yr#1 | $85#2 | 2 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $48,870#42 | 1.2 yr#1 | $100#3 | 2 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $78,080#1 | 1.2 yr#1 | $150#7 | 2 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,240#25 | 1.2 yr#1 | — | 2 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $72,410#4 | 1.2 yr#1 | $150#7 | 2 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $47,170#45 | 1.2 yr#1 | $250#27 | 2 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $51,590#36 | 1.2 yr#1 | $50#1 | 2 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $47,400#43 | 1.2 yr#1 | $300#33 | 2 mo#1 |
| Texas | $49,380#41 | 1.2 yr#1 | $100#3 | 2 mo#1 |
| Utah | $58,860#27 | 1.2 yr#1 | $175#16 | 2 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $73,530#3 | 1.2 yr#1 | $150#7 | 2 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $60,200#20 | 1.2 yr#1 | $200#18 | 2 mo#1 |
| Washington | $64,590#8 | 1.2 yr#1 | $150#7 | 2 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $49,520#40 | 1.2 yr#1 | $100#3 | 2 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $61,270#16 | 1.2 yr#1 | $150#7 | 2 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $42,350#49 | 1.2 yr#1 | $100#3 | 2 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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