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Compare painting contractor licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$45,224
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$241
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,200#49 | 1 mo | $450 | 1 mo |
| Alaska | $56,400#5 | 1 mo | $400 | 1 mo |
| Arizona | $42,100#32 | 1 mo | $425 | 1 mo |
| Arkansas | $36,500#50 | 1 mo | $350 | 1 mo |
| California | $55,800#7 | 1 mo | $680 | 1 mo |
| Colorado | $46,800#17 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Connecticut | $52,400#10 | 1 mo | $340 | 1 mo |
| Delaware | $44,200#23 | 2 wk | $75 | 2 wk |
| District of Columbia | $58,600#2 | 1 mo | $75 | 1 mo |
| Florida | $41,200#34 | 1 mo | $549 | 1 mo |
| Georgia | $39,800#40 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Hawaii | $60,200#1 | 1 mo | $270 | 1 mo |
| Idaho | $40,600#36 | 2 wk | $100 | 2 wk |
| Illinois | $54,600#8 | 2 wk | $150 | 2 wk |
| Indiana | $42,800#28 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Iowa | $42,200#31 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Kansas | $40,400#38 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Kentucky | $39,600#41 | 2 wk | $40 | 2 wk |
| Louisiana | $38,400#47 | 1 mo | $350 | 1 mo |
| Maine | $43,400#27 | 2 wk | $125 | 2 wk |
| Maryland | $46,200#19 | 1 mo | $700 | 1 mo |
| Massachusetts | $56,200#6 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Michigan | $46,400#18 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| Minnesota | $52,800#9 | 2 wk | $155 | 2 wk |
| Mississippi | $35,600#51 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| Missouri | $45,200#20 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Montana | $41,800#33 | 2 wk | $70 | 2 wk |
| Nebraska | $40,800#35 | 2 wk | $100 | 2 wk |
| Nevada | $48,200#15 | 1 mo | $675 | 1 mo |
| New Hampshire | $44,600#22 | 2 wk | $100 | 2 wk |
| New Jersey | $50,800#11 | 1 mo | $305 | 1 mo |
| New Mexico | $39,200#43 | 1 mo | $50 | 1 mo |
| New York | $56,800#3 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| North Carolina | $40,200#39 | 1 mo | $480 | 1 mo |
| North Dakota | $44,200#24 | 2 wk | $100 | 2 wk |
| Ohio | $44,800#21 | 2 wk | $99 | 2 wk |
| Oklahoma | $38,600#46 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Oregon | $50,400#12 | 1 mo | $620 | 1 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $48,600#14 | 1 mo | $125 | 1 mo |
| Rhode Island | $49,200#13 | 1 mo | $150 | 1 mo |
| South Carolina | $38,800#45 | 1 mo | $385 | 1 mo |
| South Dakota | $39,400#42 | 2 wk | $150 | 2 wk |
| Tennessee | $39,200#44 | 1 mo | $370 | 1 mo |
| Texas | $40,600#37 | 2 wk | $300 | 2 wk |
| Utah | $42,400#30 | 1 mo | $275 | 1 mo |
| Vermont | $43,800#26 | 2 wk | $125 | 2 wk |
| Virginia | $44,200#25 | 1 mo | $430 | 1 mo |
| Washington | $56,600#4 | 1 mo | $420 | 1 mo |
| West Virginia | $37,800#48 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| Wisconsin | $47,200#16 | 2 wk | $130 | 2 wk |
| Wyoming | $42,600#29 | 2 wk | $100 | 2 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.