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Compare ota licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$66,578
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
2.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$673
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,990#37 | 2.2 yr#1 | $628#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $51,840#50 | 2.2 yr#1 | $820#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $75,020#7 | 2.2 yr#1 | $820#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $77,340#3 | 2.2 yr#1 | $593#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $79,420#1 | 2.2 yr#1 | $639#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $68,650#20 | 2.2 yr#1 | $676#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $71,210#15 | 2.2 yr#1 | $740#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $72,550#13 | 2.2 yr#1 | $636#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $66,750#23 | 2.2 yr#1 | $675#28 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $71,800#14 | 2.2 yr#1 | $720#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $66,090#25 | 2.2 yr#1 | $640#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $63,300#32 | 2.2 yr#1 | $726#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $69,630#18 | 2.2 yr#1 | $600#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $63,710#30 | 2.2 yr#1 | $615#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $61,390#41 | 2.2 yr#1 | $640#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $61,980#38 | 2.2 yr#1 | $715#37 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $64,880#28 | 2.2 yr#1 | $620#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $65,980#26 | 2.2 yr#1 | $640#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $65,860#27 | 2.2 yr#1 | $740#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $59,370#47 | 2.2 yr#1 | $656#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $77,330#4 | 2.2 yr#1 | $749#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $72,750#12 | 2.2 yr#1 | $640#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $61,460#39 | 2.2 yr#1 | $705.4#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $60,570#45 | 2.2 yr#1 | $678.25#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $62,160#35 | 2.2 yr#1 | $740#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $62,830#34 | 2.2 yr#1 | $560#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $67,410#21 | 2.2 yr#1 | $730#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $60,900#44 | 2.2 yr#1 | $660#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $76,450#5 | 2.2 yr#1 | $840#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $66,560#24 | 2.2 yr#1 | $650#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $72,800#11 | 2.2 yr#1 | $690#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $69,850#17 | 2.2 yr#1 | $650#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $64,660#29 | 2.2 yr#1 | $687#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $70,940#16 | 2.2 yr#1 | $650#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $59,410#46 | 2.2 yr#1 | $700#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $62,960#33 | 2.2 yr#1 | $640#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $68,710#19 | 2.2 yr#1 | $720#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $73,580#9 | 2.2 yr#1 | $720#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,430#40 | 2.2 yr#1 | $570#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $63,590#31 | 2.2 yr#1 | $680#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $72,970#10 | 2.2 yr#1 | $655#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $51,820#51 | 2.2 yr#1 | $625#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $62,060#36 | 2.2 yr#1 | $625#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $77,910#2 | 2.2 yr#1 | $640#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $61,280#43 | 2.2 yr#1 | $610#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $67,160#22 | 2.2 yr#1 | $720#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $73,870#8 | 2.2 yr#1 | $610#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $76,010#6 | 2.2 yr#1 | $706#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $61,320#42 | 2.2 yr#1 | $640#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $58,400#48 | 2.2 yr#1 | $600#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $57,550#49 | 2.2 yr#1 | $715#37 | 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.