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The most expensive state for general contractor licensing is Hawaii at $848. The cheapest is Nebraska at $25. Budget for an average of $297 across all states.
Highest
$848
Hawaii
Average
$297
across 38 states
Median
$285
20 states at or below
Range
$823
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | $848 | $633 | 0 hrs |
| #2 | California | $753+ | $450 | 0 hrs |
| #3 | Nevada | $700 | $300 | 0 hrs |
| #4 | Mississippi | $640+ | $150 | 2 hrs |
| #5 | Arizona | $554-$1,186+ | $200 | 0 hrs |
| #6 | Minnesota | $550-$750 | $115 | 14 hrs |
| #7 | District of Columbia | $540 | $220 | 0 hrs |
| #8 | Maryland | $533 | $250 | 0 hrs |
| #9 | Alabama | $502+ | $200 | — |
| #10 | Massachusetts | $400 | $100 | 12 hrs |
| #10 | Oklahoma | $400 | $200 | 0 hrs |
| #10 | Oregon | $400+ | $400 | 0 hrs |
| #13 | Louisiana | $350 | $150 | 0 hrs |
| #14 | Florida | $349-$399 | $267 | 14 hrs |
| #15 | Michigan | $312 | $150 | 21 hrs |
| #16 | Tennessee | $305 | $200 | 0 hrs |
| #17 | Alaska | $300 | $250 | — |
| #17 | Georgia | $300 | $100 | — |
| #19 | Utah | $285 | $130 | 6 hrs |
| #20 | South Carolina | $250 | $100 | 0 hrs |
| #21 | Connecticut | $240 | $140 | 0 hrs |
| #22 | West Virginia | $220 | $60 | 0 hrs |
| #23 | New Jersey | $200 | $110 | 0 hrs |
| #24 | North Carolina | $154+ | $100 | 8 hrs |
| #25 | Rhode Island | $150+ | $100 | 0 hrs |
| #26 | Washington | $141.10 | $120 | 0 hrs |
| #27 | New Mexico | $134.53 - $269.06 | $150 | 0 hrs |
| #28 | Arkansas | $134-$184 | $150 | 0 hrs |
| #29 | North Dakota | $100-$300 | $100-$300 | 0 hrs |
| #29 | Virginia | $100-$310 | $210 | 0 hrs |
| #31 | Delaware | $75+ | $75 | 0 hrs |
| #31 | Vermont | $75-$250 | $75-$250 | — |
| #33 | Montana | $70-$125 | $70 | 0 hrs |
| #34 | Idaho | $50 | $25 | 0 hrs |
| #34 | Iowa | $50 | $50 | 0 hrs |
| #34 | Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 | 0 hrs |
| #37 | Wisconsin | $45 | $75 | 12 hrs |
| #38 | Nebraska | $25 | $25 | 0 hrs |
| — | Colorado | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Illinois | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Indiana | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
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| — | Kentucky | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Maine | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Missouri | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | New Hampshire | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | New York | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Ohio | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | South Dakota | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Texas | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Wyoming | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
Hawaii has the highest total initial licensing fees at $848. The national average is $297.
There is significant variation across the 38 states with data. Values range from $25 to $848, with a median of $285.