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Compare mortgage loan originator licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$73,485
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $60,750#46 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $65,160#39 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $53,760#50 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $70,050#34 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $79,580#13 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $79,800#11 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $77,580#18 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $80,760#9 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $102,200#1 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $71,340#32 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $72,250#30 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $70,280#33 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $64,380#40 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $75,960#22 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $71,400#31 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $80,070#10 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $82,540#8 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $68,600#36 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $57,320#49 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $78,040#17 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $73,340#26 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $93,430#4 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $72,680#29 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $84,480#6 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $59,950#47 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $72,730#27 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $65,960#37 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $75,730#24 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $58,400#48 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $78,670#15 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $95,090#3 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $72,690#28 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $98,940#2 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $75,820#23 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $82,990#7 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $69,220#35 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $65,720#38 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $74,720#25 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,470#44 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $77,460#19 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $61,690#43 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $78,590#16 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $63,160#42 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $63,770#41 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $60,870#45 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $86,490#5 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $79,600#12 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $77,040#20 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $49,550#51 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $79,230#14 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $76,460#21 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#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.