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Compare mold licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$46,361
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
0 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$197
across 15 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,200#49 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Alaska | $58,900#1 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Arizona | $44,500#28 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Arkansas | $38,800#50 | 2 wk | $100 | 2 wk |
| California | $55,200#4 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Colorado | $50,100#11 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Connecticut | $52,800#9 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Delaware | $46,300#21 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| District of Columbia | $56,800#2 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Florida | $42,600#39 | 1 mo | $255 | 1 mo |
| Georgia | $43,200#36 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Hawaii | $53,500#8 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Idaho | $42,100#41 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Illinois | $51,400#10 | 3 wk | $350 | 3 wk |
| Indiana | $43,800#33 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Iowa | $42,500#40 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Kansas | $41,800#42 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Kentucky | $41,200#45 | 2 wk | $100 | 2 wk |
| Louisiana | $44,800#26 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Maine | $44,200#30 | 2 wk | $100 | 2 wk |
| Maryland | $49,500#13 | 2 wk | $200 | 2 wk |
| Massachusetts | $54,600#6 | 2 wk | $100 | 2 wk |
| Michigan | $45,200#25 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Minnesota | $48,200#16 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Mississippi | $38,500#51 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Missouri | $43,500#34 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Montana | $42,800#37 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Nebraska | $41,500#43 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Nevada | $48,800#14 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| New Hampshire | $47,500#18 | 2 wk | $200 | 2 wk |
| New Jersey | $53,800#7 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| New Mexico | $44,100#32 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| New York | $55,800#3 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| North Carolina | $43,500#35 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| North Dakota | $45,800#22 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Ohio | $44,800#27 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Oklahoma | $41,200#46 | 2 wk | $100 | 2 wk |
| Oregon | $48,500#15 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Pennsylvania | $47,200#19 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Rhode Island | $49,800#12 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| South Carolina | $41,500#44 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| South Dakota | $40,800#47 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Tennessee | $42,800#38 | 2 wk | $100 | 2 wk |
| Texas | $46,500#20 | 3 wk | $450 | 3 wk |
| Utah | $44,200#31 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Vermont | $45,500#24 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Virginia | $48,200#17 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| Washington | $54,800#5 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| West Virginia | $40,500#48 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Wisconsin | $45,800#23 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Wyoming | $44,500#29 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
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.