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The cheapest state to get a hvac technician license is Idaho at $40. The most expensive is California at $400. The national average is $140.
Lowest
$40
Idaho
Average
$140
across 38 states
Median
$125
20 states at or below
Range
$360
spread across states
| # | State | Renewal Fee | Initial Fees | Renewal Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Idaho | $40 | $125 | 1 year |
| #2 | Kentucky | $50 | $160 | 1 year |
| #2 | North Dakota | $50 | $125 | 1 year |
| #2 | West Virginia | $50 | $125 | 1 year |
| #5 | Utah | $59 | $215 | 2 years |
| #6 | New Hampshire | $60 | $135 | 2 years |
| #7 | Wisconsin | $62 | $137 | 2 years |
| #8 | Iowa | $75 | $155 | 2 years |
| #8 | Massachusetts | $75 | $175 | 1 year |
| #8 | Michigan | $75 | $175 | 3 years |
| #8 | Montana | $75 | $150 | 1 year |
| #8 | Oklahoma | $75 | $190 | 1 year |
| #13 | Minnesota | $80 | $155 | 2 years |
| #14 | Arkansas | $100 | $175 | 1 year |
| #14 | Georgia | $100 | $190 | 2 years |
| #14 | Mississippi | $100 | $215 | 1 year |
| #17 | Delaware | $114 | $213 | 2 years |
| #18 | Texas | $115 | $210 | 1 year |
| #19 | North Carolina | $125 | $235 | 1 year |
| #19 | Rhode Island | $125 | $240 | 1 year |
| #21 | New Jersey | $150 | $355 | 2 years |
| #21 | New Mexico | $150 | $235 | 2 years |
| #21 | Ohio | $150 | $275 | 2 years |
| #21 | South Carolina | $150 | $265 | 2 years |
| #21 | Tennessee | $150 | $290 | 2 years |
| #21 | Virginia | $150 | $285 | 2 years |
| #27 | Connecticut | $160 | $290 | 1 year |
| #28 | District of Columbia | $175 | $325 | 2 years |
| #28 | Oregon | $175 | $300 | 2 years |
| #28 | Washington | $175 | $285 | 2 years |
| #31 | Louisiana | $200 | $340 | 1 year |
| #31 | Maryland | $200 | $325 | 2 years |
| #33 | Florida | $209 | $384 | 2 years |
| #34 | Alaska | $225 | $350 | 2 years |
| #35 | Arizona | $300 | $440 | 2 years |
| #35 | Hawaii | $300 | $425 | 2 years |
| #35 | Nevada | $300 | $475 | 2 years |
| #38 | California | $400 | $630 | 2 years |
| — | Alabama | Varies — see details | — | 1 year |
| — | Colorado | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Illinois | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Indiana | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Kansas | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Maine | $Same as initial license fee per type (see fees section) | $41–$221 depending on license type (license fee + $21 background check) | 2 years (biennial), based on date of first licensure. Exception: Temporary Permit is 1-year term, non-renewable. |
| — | Missouri | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Nebraska | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | New York | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Pennsylvania | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | South Dakota | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Vermont | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
| — | Wyoming | Varies — see details | — | Varies by jurisdiction |
Renewal fees are per renewal cycle as reported by state licensing boards. Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full renewal details.
Idaho has the lowest renewal fee at $40. The national average renewal fee is $140.
There is significant variation across the 38 states with data. Values range from $40 to $400, with a median of $125.