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Compare freight broker licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$46,251
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$1,368
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,500#49 | 1 mo#1 | $1,361 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $52,600#7 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $44,200#32 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $37,800#50 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $53,200#6 | 1 mo#1 | $1,331 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $49,800#12 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $50,400#11 | 1 mo#1 | $1,381 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $46,500#22 | 1 mo#1 | $1,336 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $59,800#1 | 1 mo#1 | $1,336 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $44,800#28 | 1 mo#1 | $1,386 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $47,200#20 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $49,400#13 | 1 mo#1 | $1,281 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $41,200#43 | 1 mo#1 | $1,361 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $50,800#10 | 1 mo#1 | $1,411 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $43,600#36 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $41,800#41 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $42,400#39 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $44,200#33 | 1 mo#1 | $1,301 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $42,600#38 | 1 mo#1 | $1,336 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $44,800#29 | 1 mo#1 | $1,386 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $52,400#8 | 1 mo#1 | $1,361 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $55,600#3 | 1 mo#1 | $1,761 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $46,200#24 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $49,200#14 | 1 mo#1 | $1,416 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $36,800#51 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $44,600#30 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $40,800#44 | 1 mo#1 | $1,331 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $42,200#40 | 1 mo#1 | $1,361 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $46,800#21 | 1 mo#1 | $1,461 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $48,600#15 | 1 mo#1 | $1,361 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $55,400#4 | 1 mo#1 | $1,386 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $40,200#47 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $54,800#5 | 1 mo#1 | $1,461 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $45,200#27 | 1 mo#1 | $1,386 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $43,800#35 | 1 mo#1 | $1,361 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $45,600#25 | 1 mo#1 | $1,360 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $40,600#45 | 1 mo#1 | $1,311 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $48,200#18 | 1 mo#1 | $1,361 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,800#19 | 1 mo#1 | $1,386 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $48,400#17 | 1 mo#1 | $1,411 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $42,800#37 | 1 mo#1 | $1,371 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $40,400#46 | 1 mo#1 | $1,411 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $46,400#23 | 1 mo#1 | $1,361 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $48,600#16 | 1 mo#1 | $1,561 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $44,400#31 | 1 mo#1 | $1,331 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $44,200#34 | 1 mo#1 | $1,386 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $51,200#9 | 1 mo#1 | $1,361 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $56,200#2 | 1 mo#1 | $1,461 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $38,800#48 | 1 mo#1 | $1,361 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $45,400#26 | 1 mo#1 | $1,391 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $41,600#42 | 1 mo#1 | $1,361 | 1 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.