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The most expensive state for pest control licensing is New York at $1,300. The cheapest is Kentucky at $95. Budget for an average of $381 across all states.
Highest
$1,300
New York
Average
$381
across 51 states
Median
$350
38 states at or below
Range
$1,205
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 | Maine | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Maryland | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Minnesota | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Mississippi | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Missouri | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Montana | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Nebraska | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Nevada | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | New Hampshire | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | New Mexico | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | North Dakota | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Oklahoma | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Rhode Island | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | South Carolina | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | South Dakota | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Tennessee | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Utah | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Vermont | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | West Virginia | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Wisconsin | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #14 | Wyoming | $350 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #35 | New Jersey | $340 | $80 | 8 hrs |
| #36 | Georgia | $325 | $55 | 25 hrs |
| #37 | Ohio | $305 | $35 | 5 hrs |
| #38 | North Carolina | $300 | $75 | 5 hrs |
| #39 | Michigan | $295 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #40 | Idaho | $275 | $120 | 16 hrs |
| #41 | Alabama | $250 | $45 | 6 hrs |
| #41 | Arkansas | $250 | $100 | 4 hrs |
| #41 | Delaware | $250 | $50 | 12 hrs |
| #44 | Louisiana | $240 | $20 | 6 hrs |
| #45 | Pennsylvania | $205 | $40 | 6 hrs |
| #46 | Iowa | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #46 | Oregon | $200 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #48 | Indiana | $180 | $45 | 5 hrs |
| #49 | Virginia | $150 | $25 | 8 hrs |
| #50 | Alaska | $130 | $25 | 8 hrs |
| #51 | Kentucky | $95 | $10 | 12 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 $381.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $95 to $1,300, with a median of $350.