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The most expensive state for pest control licensing is New York at $1,300. The cheapest is Wyoming at $25. Budget for an average of $285 across all states.
Highest
$1,300
New York
Average
$285
across 51 states
Median
$225
26 states at or below
Range
$1,275
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | $1,300 | $200 | 12 hrs |
| #2 | Connecticut | $805 | $80-$285 | 12 hrs |
| #3 | Texas | $750 | $125-$300 | 5 hrs |
| #4 | Florida | $700 | $150 | 4 hrs |
| #5 | California | $680 | $100 | 8 hrs |
| #6 | Illinois | $600 | $240-$300 | 24 hrs |
| #7 | Massachusetts | $575 | $100 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Washington | $575 | $250 | 20 hrs |
| #9 | Colorado | $490 | $100 | 12 hrs |
| #10 | Kansas | $460 | $140 | 4 hrs |
| #11 | Hawaii | $400 | $100 | 12 hrs |
| #12 | Arizona | $380 | $55-$75 | 6 hrs |
| #13 | District of Columbia | $375 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #14 | New Jersey | $340 | $80 | 8 hrs |
| #15 | Minnesota | $Commercial applicator (1 category): ~$139+ (exam $75 + license $64 + ACRRA surcharge). Structural Journeyman: ~$300+ (exam $250 + license $50 + ACRRA surcharge). Company license: $225 additional. | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #16 | Georgia | $325 | $55 | 25 hrs |
| #16 | Nevada | $Third-party sources estimate initial regulatory costs (principal exam, business license, insurance, bonding) at approximately $1,500–$3,000; NDA advises contacting the agency for current fee schedules | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #18 | Ohio | $305 | $35 | 5 hrs |
| #19 | North Carolina | $300 | $75.00 per year | 5 hrs |
| #20 | Michigan | $295 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #21 | Idaho | $275 | $120 | 16 hrs |
| #22 | Alabama | $250 | $45 | 6 hrs |
| #22 | Arkansas | $250 | $100 | 4 hrs |
| #22 | Delaware | $250 | $50 | 12 hrs |
| #25 | Louisiana | $240 | $20 | 6 hrs |
| #26 | Maryland | $Approximately $225–$250+ for one category (certified applicator at $75 + business license at $150); additional $30 per registered employee; $25 per each additional main category of certification | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #27 | New Mexico | $Approximately $210+ for a Commercial Applicator (e.g., $55 Core exam + $55 Category exam + $100 license fee); more if additional category exams are required | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #28 | Pennsylvania | $205 | $40 | 6 hrs |
| #29 | Iowa | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #29 | Oregon | $200 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #31 | Wisconsin | $Approximately $185–$230+ (certification fee $75 + ICAL $40 + PBL $70 = $185 minimum; plus optional Pearson VUE exam fee $45 and UW PAT training manual $40–$50 PDF/print) | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #32 | Indiana | $180 | $45 | 5 hrs |
| #33 | South Carolina | $Approximately $175–$225+ for a commercial applicant entering Category 7A: Core exam ($75) + Category exam ($50) + Commercial license fee ($50) + Business license ($150) + DCA fee ($50) = ~$375 total for a new solo Category 7A business operator; individual commercial applicator only (no business): ~$175 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #34 | Virginia | $150 | $25 | 8 hrs |
| #35 | Nebraska | $Approximately $145+ (exam fees ~$55 per exam x at least 2 exams = $110, plus $90 license fee; actual cost depends on number of category exams needed) | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #36 | Alaska | $130 | $25 | 8 hrs |
| #37 | Maine | $Operator: ~$115–$125+ (Core exam $10 + Category exam(s) $10 each + license fee ~$105); Master: ~$165–$175+ (Core $10 + Category $10 + Regulations $10 + oral exam $50 + license fee ~$105); Firm License adds $200 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #38 | Kentucky | $95 | $10 | 12 hrs |
| #38 | Missouri | $Certified Commercial Applicator: approximately $95+ ($45 exam fee + $50 license fee, plus any additional category exam fees) | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #38 | Oklahoma | $Approximately $95 (core exam) + $95 (one category exam) + $100 (first category business license) = ~$290 minimum for a single-category commercial applicator; additional category exams and practical exam fees add to this total. Service Technician ID issuance or renewal: $20 per card. | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #41 | Montana | $85 per Commercial Applicator license (exam fee not confirmed from official sources) | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #42 | New Hampshire | $Minimum ~$75 per applicator (exam fee $15 + license fee $60); business/firm registration fee amount not confirmed from official sources | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #43 | Utah | $65–$125 for commercial applicator license (3-year); additional business license fee (amount not confirmed from official source); proof of liability insurance also required | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #44 | Rhode Island | $Approximately $56.13–$101.13+ depending on credentials sought (e.g., $26.13 exam fee + $30.00 license fee = $56.13 for commercial license only; add $26.13 per category exam + $45.00 per category certificate for restricted-use certification) | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #45 | Mississippi | $At minimum $55 (exam admin fee); additional application, license, and company license fees not specified in available sources | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #46 | West Virginia | $Approximately $40–$60+ for an individual (exam fee $20 + license fee $20, plus any additional category exam fees at $20 each). LPAB business license fee amount not confirmed from official source. | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #47 | North Dakota | $Approximately $35 ($10 exam fee + $25 license fee) per third-party sources; additional category exam fees apply; verify with official program | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #47 | South Dakota | $35 (applicator license fee only; no separate initial application fee found in official sources) | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #49 | Vermont | $Applicator license: $30–$120/year depending on number of categories. Company license: $75/year. Online exam service fee (if applicable): $60/exam. Retake fees: $25/exam. No separate initial application fee confirmed from official sources. | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #50 | Tennessee | $Approximate initial costs: $25 (certification exam) + $150 (licensing exam) + ~$20/year license fee + $200/year charter fee + $10,000 surety bond (or $50,000 for WDO/GRC/FUM/BDC new companies). Total out-of-pocket (excluding bond): roughly $395+ for first year for a single-category operator running a charter | $50 per 2-year license renewal (Tier 2 biennial fee) | 6 hrs |
| #50 | Wyoming | $25 for commercial applicator license (exam fee not separately identified; optional new applicator training program is $150 per person as of 2026) | $50 | 6 hrs |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
New York has the highest total initial licensing fees at $1,300. The national average is $285.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $25 to $1,300, with a median of $225.
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