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Compare home inspector licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$69,903
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$264
across 38 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,500#43 | 1 mo#1 | $525#38 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $94,030#2 | 1 mo#1 | $575#40 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $73,040#15 | 1 mo#1 | —#27 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $52,970#50 | 1 mo#1 | $475#33 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $101,160#1 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $78,940#10 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $87,290#5 | 1 mo#1 | $465#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $64,990#32 | 1 mo#1 | —#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $91,630#3 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $65,340#31 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $64,290#33 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $69,560#24 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $65,720#29 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $73,050#14 | 1 mo#1 | $250#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $63,750#36 | 1 mo#1 | $275#19 | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $63,830#34 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $61,850#42 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $63,770#35 | 1 mo#1 | —#33 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $69,150#25 | 1 mo#1 | $425#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $65,670#30 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $71,990#17 | 1 mo#1 | $600#41 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $79,220#9 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $69,890#23 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $83,890#6 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $49,750#51 | 1 mo#1 | $725#42 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $62,230#40 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $60,500#44 | 1 mo#1 | $305#23 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $70,730#20 | 1 mo#1 | $300#22 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $76,560#12 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $66,750#26 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $82,210#8 | 1 mo#1 | —#31 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $62,470#39 | 1 mo#1 | —#19 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $78,570#11 | 1 mo#1 | $475#33 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $65,830#28 | 1 mo#1 | $275#19 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $74,970#13 | 1 mo#1 | $425#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $70,890#19 | 1 mo#1 | $475#33 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $58,810#48 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $82,220#7 | 1 mo#1 | $375#26 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,180#38 | 1 mo#1 | $0#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $72,790#16 | 1 mo#1 | $200#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $60,050#46 | 1 mo#1 | $80#15 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $63,320#37 | 1 mo#1 | $200#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $59,850#47 | 1 mo#1 | $525#38 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $62,110#41 | 1 mo#1 | $412.25#28 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $71,040#18 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $66,130#27 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $69,960#22 | 1 mo#1 | $305#23 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $89,360#4 | 1 mo#1 | $1,020#43 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $57,240#49 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $70,700#21 | 1 mo#1 | $355#25 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $60,320#45 | 1 mo#1 | $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.