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Compare pest control licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$43,421
across 49 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$381
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,020#35 | 1 mo#1 | $250#9 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $47,930#9 | 1 mo#1 | $130#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $38,960#36 | 1 mo#1 | $380#40 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $37,240#44 | 1 mo#1 | $250#9 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $45,370#19 | 1 mo#1 | $680#47 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $50,450#1 | 1 mo#1 | $490#43 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $46,830#11 | 1 mo#1 | $805#50 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | — | 1 mo#1 | $250#9 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | — | 1 mo#1 | $375#39 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $45,790#17 | 1 mo#1 | $700#48 | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $43,610#28 | 1 mo#1 | $325#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $48,420#7 | 1 mo#1 | $400#41 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $42,650#32 | 1 mo#1 | $275#12 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $46,310#14 | 1 mo#1 | $600#46 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $47,130#10 | 1 mo#1 | $180#4 | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $36,510#48 | 1 mo#1 | $200#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $45,370#19 | 1 mo#1 | $460#42 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $38,250#39 | 1 mo#1 | $95#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $41,600#34 | 1 mo#1 | $240#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $49,940#3 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $43,790#27 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $45,790#17 | 1 mo#1 | $575#44 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $45,320#21 | 1 mo#1 | $295#13 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $45,830#16 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $37,620#42 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $38,570#38 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $44,820#23 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $37,090#45 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $44,320#24 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $48,750#5 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $46,370#13 | 1 mo#1 | $340#17 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $36,340#49 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $48,470#6 | 1 mo#1 | $1,300#51 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $37,530#43 | 1 mo#1 | $300#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $48,840#4 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $43,420#30 | 1 mo#1 | $305#15 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $36,880#47 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $42,930#31 | 1 mo#1 | $200#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,310#22 | 1 mo#1 | $205#7 | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $46,660#12 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $37,960#40 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $38,850#37 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $43,870#26 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $43,470#29 | 1 mo#1 | $750#49 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $42,460#33 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $46,280#15 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $44,180#25 | 1 mo#1 | $150#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $50,190#2 | 1 mo#1 | $575#44 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $37,930#41 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $48,370#8 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $37,030#46 | 1 mo#1 | $350#18 | 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.
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