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Compare low voltage / alarm installer licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$47,992
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$252
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,200#48 | 1 mo | $225 | 1 mo |
| Alaska | $57,400#7 | 1 mo | $250 | 1 mo |
| Arizona | $47,800#22 | 1 mo | $375 | 1 mo |
| Arkansas | $37,600#50 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| California | $60,400#2 | 1 mo | $525 | 1 mo |
| Colorado | $52,600#14 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Connecticut | $55,200#9 | 1 mo | $295 | 1 mo |
| Delaware | $47,200#24 | 1 mo | $125 | 1 mo |
| District of Columbia | $62,400#1 | 1 mo | $250 | 1 mo |
| Florida | $44,600#32 | 1 mo | $425 | 1 mo |
| Georgia | $45,200#30 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| Hawaii | $56,800#8 | 1 mo | $270 | 1 mo |
| Idaho | $43,200#39 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Illinois | $54,800#10 | 1 mo | $250 | 1 mo |
| Indiana | $44,200#35 | 1 mo | $175 | 1 mo |
| Iowa | $42,400#41 | 1 mo | $150 | 1 mo |
| Kansas | $43,800#36 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| Kentucky | $42,600#40 | 1 mo | $165 | 1 mo |
| Louisiana | $41,800#44 | 1 mo | $175 | 1 mo |
| Maine | $46,200#28 | 1 mo | $225 | 1 mo |
| Maryland | $53,400#11 | 1 mo | $225 | 1 mo |
| Massachusetts | $59,800#3 | 1 mo | $700 | 1 mo |
| Michigan | $48,200#21 | 1 mo | $175 | 1 mo |
| Minnesota | $52,800#13 | 1 mo | $330 | 1 mo |
| Mississippi | $36,400#51 | 1 mo | $150 | 1 mo |
| Missouri | $45,600#29 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Montana | $42,200#42 | 1 mo | $120 | 1 mo |
| Nebraska | $43,400#38 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Nevada | $51,200#17 | 1 mo | $525 | 1 mo |
| New Hampshire | $50,400#18 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| New Jersey | $57,600#6 | 1 mo | $425 | 1 mo |
| New Mexico | $41,400#45 | 1 mo | $175 | 1 mo |
| New York | $58,400#5 | 1 mo | $400 | 1 mo |
| North Carolina | $44,800#31 | 1 mo | $325 | 1 mo |
| North Dakota | $44,600#33 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Ohio | $46,800#26 | 1 mo | $224 | 1 mo |
| Oklahoma | $40,200#47 | 1 mo | $150 | 1 mo |
| Oregon | $53,200#12 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $49,800#19 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| Rhode Island | $51,800#15 | 1 mo | $250 | 1 mo |
| South Carolina | $42,200#43 | 1 mo | $210 | 1 mo |
| South Dakota | $41,200#46 | 1 mo | $250 | 1 mo |
| Tennessee | $44,400#34 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Texas | $47,200#25 | 1 mo | $450 | 1 mo |
| Utah | $46,400#27 | 1 mo | $170 | 1 mo |
| Vermont | $47,600#23 | 1 mo | $175 | 1 mo |
| Virginia | $51,400#16 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| Washington | $59,200#4 | 1 mo | $400 | 1 mo |
| West Virginia | $38,400#49 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Wisconsin | $48,600#20 | 1 mo | $255 | 1 mo |
| Wyoming | $43,600#37 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
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.