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The cheapest state to get a massage therapist license is Maine at $40. The most expensive is California at $300. The national average is $151.
Lowest
$40
Maine
Average
$151
across 48 states
Median
$140
25 states at or below
Range
$260
spread across states
| # | State | Renewal Fee | Initial Fees | Renewal Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine | $40 | $281 | 1 year (anniversary of original issuance) |
| #2 | Oklahoma | $50 | $270 | 1 year (expires on birthday) |
| #3 | Iowa | $60 | $315 | 2 years |
| #3 | Wisconsin | $60 | $345 | 2 years (expires February 28 of odd-numbered years) |
| #5 | Rhode Island | $65 | $260 | 1 year |
| #5 | South Dakota | $65 | $315 | 2 years |
| #7 | Georgia | $75 | $325 | 2 years (expires October 31 of even-numbered years) |
| #7 | Idaho | $75 | $440 | 1 year (birthday) |
| #9 | Colorado | $79 | $314.50+ | 2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years) |
| #10 | Arkansas | $80 | $411.25 | 2 years |
| #11 | Montana | $90 | $340 | 2 years (expires August 31) |
| #12 | North Carolina | $100 | $345+ | 2 years (expires December 31 of even years) |
| #12 | Texas | $100 | $295 | 2 years |
| #12 | Utah | $100 | $295 | 2 years (expires May 31 of odd-numbered years) |
| #15 | Florida | $105 | $350 | 2 years (expires August 31 of odd-numbered years) |
| #16 | New York | $108 | $303+ | 3 years |
| #17 | Nebraska | $110 | $305 | 2 years |
| #17 | New Hampshire | $110 | $305 | 2 years |
| #19 | New Jersey | $120 | $315+ | 2 years |
| #20 | Alabama | $125 | $370+ | 2 years |
| #20 | Louisiana | $125 | $465 | 1 year |
| #20 | Missouri | $125 | $363.05+ | 2 years (expires January 31 of odd-numbered years) |
| #20 | New Mexico | $125 | $270 | 2 years (expires October 31) |
| #24 | Delaware | $126 | $321 | 2 years |
| #25 | Virginia | $140 | $335 | 2 years |
| #26 | Arizona | $150 | $345+ | 2 years |
| #26 | Indiana | $150 | $295 | 4 years (expires May 15) |
| #26 | Ohio | $150 | $586 | 2 years |
| #26 | South Carolina | $150 | $345 | 2 years |
| #30 | Oregon | $155 | $727.25 | 2 years |
| #31 | Hawaii | $164 | $214 | 2 years (expires June 30 of even-numbered years) |
| #32 | Illinois | $175 | $370+ | 2 years (last quarter of even-numbered years) |
| #32 | Pennsylvania | $175 | $295 | 2 years |
| #34 | Connecticut | $200 | $574.75 | 4 years |
| #34 | Kentucky | $200 | $395 | 2 years |
| #34 | Mississippi | $200 | $481+ | 2 years |
| #34 | North Dakota | $200 | $345 | 2 years |
| #34 | Tennessee | $200 | $475 | 2 years |
| #34 | West Virginia | $200 | $545 | 2 years |
| #40 | Massachusetts | $225 | $420 | 2 years |
| #41 | Washington | $226 | $421 | 1 year (expires on birthday) |
| #42 | Michigan | $248.10 | $465.10 | 3 years (after first renewal) |
| #43 | District of Columbia | $262 | $457 | 2 years (expires January 31 of odd-numbered years) |
| #44 | Vermont | $275 | $275 | 2 years |
| #45 | Maryland | $276 | $495+ | 2 years (expires October 31 of even-numbered years) |
| #46 | Alaska | $290 | $545+ | 2 years |
| #47 | Nevada | $295 | $675+ | 2 years |
| #48 | California | $300 | $300-$495 | 2 years |
| — | Kansas | Varies — see details | — | N/A |
| — | Minnesota | Varies — see details | — | N/A |
| — | Wyoming | Varies — see details | — | N/A |
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.
Maine has the lowest renewal fee at $40. The national average renewal fee is $151.
There is significant variation across the 48 states with data. Values range from $40 to $300, with a median of $140.