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Compare lmft licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$62,090
across 45 states
Avg. Time to License
4.6 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$704
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $54,280#31 | 4.6 yr#1 | $830#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $62,220#21 | 4.6 yr#1 | $1,955#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $52,420#34 | 4.6 yr#1 | $930#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $47,090#41 | 4.6 yr#1 | $755#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $63,780#18 | 4.6 yr#1 | $635#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $69,990#8 | 4.6 yr#1 | $560#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $76,930#6 | 4.6 yr#1 | $670#28 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $63,360#19 | 4.6 yr#1 | $699#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | — | 4.6 yr#1 | $695#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $50,220#39 | 4.6 yr#1 | $530#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $58,830#27 | 4.6 yr#1 | $555#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $135,870#1 | 4.6 yr#1 | $661#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | — | 4.6 yr#1 | $715#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $60,140#25 | 4.6 yr#1 | $555#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $51,710#35 | 4.6 yr#1 | $455#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $61,450#22 | 4.6 yr#1 | $595#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $66,620#12 | 4.6 yr#1 | $555#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $60,190#24 | 4.6 yr#1 | $580#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | — | 4.6 yr#1 | $955#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $68,670#9 | 4.6 yr#1 | $651#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $65,300#13 | 4.6 yr#1 | $856#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $62,290#20 | 4.6 yr#1 | $665#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $52,890#33 | 4.6 yr#1 | $755#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $72,370#7 | 4.6 yr#1 | $705#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $51,260#37 | 4.6 yr#1 | $655#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $64,900#15 | 4.6 yr#1 | $705#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $37,150#44 | 4.6 yr#1 | $655#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $68,550#10 | 4.6 yr#1 | $665#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | — | 4.6 yr#1 | $1,005#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $57,220#29 | 4.6 yr#1 | $665#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $89,030#2 | 4.6 yr#1 | $855#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $67,990#11 | 4.6 yr#1 | $650#19 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $65,020#14 | 4.6 yr#1 | $726#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $53,910#32 | 4.6 yr#1 | $755#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $58,180#28 | 4.6 yr#1 | $655#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $63,880#17 | 4.6 yr#1 | $615#17 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $56,450#30 | 4.6 yr#1 | $755#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $79,890#5 | 4.6 yr#1 | $735#37 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,570#16 | 4.6 yr#1 | $545#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | — | 4.6 yr#1 | $455#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $51,440#36 | 4.6 yr#1 | $605#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $51,190#38 | 4.6 yr#1 | $680#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $45,660#43 | 4.6 yr#1 | $555#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $45,690#42 | 4.6 yr#1 | $545#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $81,170#3 | 4.6 yr#1 | $560#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $61,060#23 | 4.6 yr#1 | $855#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $80,670#4 | 4.6 yr#1 | $705#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $59,660#26 | 4.6 yr#1 | $596#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $48,180#40 | 4.6 yr#1 | $755#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $34,700#45 | 4.6 yr#1 | $505#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | — | 4.6 yr#1 | $955#48 | 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.