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Compare nursing home administrator (nha) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$115,824
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
4.9 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$323
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $92,950#49 | 4.9 yr#1 | $300#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $122,020#19 | 4.9 yr#1 | $375#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $122,740#18 | 4.9 yr#1 | $550#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $88,340#51 | 4.9 yr#1 | $200#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $136,500#5 | 4.9 yr#1 | $554#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $131,130#11 | 4.9 yr#1 | $350#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $125,820#14 | 4.9 yr#1 | $400#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $125,150#16 | 4.9 yr#1 | $243#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $161,050#1 | 4.9 yr#1 | $356#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $106,280#31 | 4.9 yr#1 | $500#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $136,030#6 | 4.9 yr#1 | $200#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $140,750#4 | 4.9 yr#1 | $222#17 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $116,810#22 | 4.9 yr#1 | $400#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $113,610#25 | 4.9 yr#1 | $250#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $101,030#45 | 4.9 yr#1 | $200#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $100,750#46 | 4.9 yr#1 | $120#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $104,990#36 | 4.9 yr#1 | $100#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $100,260#48 | 4.9 yr#1 | $125#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $101,080#44 | 4.9 yr#1 | $1,095#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $109,280#27 | 4.9 yr#1 | $275#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $132,590#8 | 4.9 yr#1 | $300#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $132,130#10 | 4.9 yr#1 | $300#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $103,860#39 | 4.9 yr#1 | $80.5#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $114,310#24 | 4.9 yr#1 | $375#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $89,960#50 | 4.9 yr#1 | $500#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $102,540#42 | 4.9 yr#1 | $150#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $104,590#37 | 4.9 yr#1 | $225#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $103,610#41 | 4.9 yr#1 | $166#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $106,240#32 | 4.9 yr#1 | $645#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $126,660#12 | 4.9 yr#1 | $300#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $132,250#9 | 4.9 yr#1 | $100#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $121,580#20 | 4.9 yr#1 | $400#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $149,820#2 | 4.9 yr#1 | $80#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $108,530#28 | 4.9 yr#1 | $900#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $101,120#43 | 4.9 yr#1 | $250#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $105,040#35 | 4.9 yr#1 | $250#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $100,570#47 | 4.9 yr#1 | $300#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $135,530#7 | 4.9 yr#1 | $230#19 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,720#40 | 4.9 yr#1 | $40#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $120,240#21 | 4.9 yr#1 | $160#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $105,220#34 | 4.9 yr#1 | $375#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $116,210#23 | 4.9 yr#1 | $400#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $104,370#38 | 4.9 yr#1 | $460#42 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $106,590#30 | 4.9 yr#1 | $350#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $107,980#29 | 4.9 yr#1 | $120#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $125,170#15 | 4.9 yr#1 | $200#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $124,530#17 | 4.9 yr#1 | $315#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $143,300#3 | 4.9 yr#1 | $715#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $110,780#26 | 4.9 yr#1 | $600#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $126,170#13 | 4.9 yr#1 | $90#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $105,230#33 | 4.9 yr#1 | $300#25 | 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.
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