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Compare physician (md/do) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$207,842
across 18 states
Avg. Time to License
7.1 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$496
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $525#36 | 2 mo#1 |
| Alaska | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $400#15 | 2 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $223,680#10 | 7.1 yr#1 | $500#29 | 2 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $400#15 | 2 mo#1 |
| California | $201,510#14 | 7.1 yr#1 | $1,151#50 | 2 mo#1 |
| Colorado | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $400#15 | 2 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $227,720#9 | 7.1 yr#1 | $565#38 | 2 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $232,180#5 | 7.1 yr#1 | $430#26 | 2 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $74,650#18 | 7.1 yr#1 | $803#46 | 2 mo#1 |
| Florida | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $630#41 | 2 mo#1 |
| Georgia | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $500#29 | 2 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $480#28 | 2 mo#1 |
| Idaho | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $400#15 | 2 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $218,880#11 | 7.1 yr#1 | $500#29 | 2 mo#1 |
| Indiana | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $250#5 | 2 mo#1 |
| Iowa | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $445#27 | 2 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $140,330#17 | 7.1 yr#1 | $300#6 | 2 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $300#6 | 2 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $382#14 | 2 mo#1 |
| Maine | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $700#43 | 2 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $209,370#13 | 7.1 yr#1 | $790#45 | 2 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $216,170#12 | 7.1 yr#1 | $600#40 | 2 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $197,950#15 | 7.1 yr#1 | $370#12 | 2 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $424#25 | 2 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $550#37 | 2 mo#1 |
| Missouri | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $75#3 | 2 mo#1 |
| Montana | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $500#29 | 2 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $350#11 | 2 mo#1 |
| Nevada | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $1,425#51 | 2 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $300#6 | 2 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $238,870#1 | 7.1 yr#1 | $805#47 | 2 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $400#15 | 2 mo#1 |
| New York | $237,710#2 | 7.1 yr#1 | $735#44 | 2 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $236,970#3 | 7.1 yr#1 | $400#15 | 2 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $400#15 | 2 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $231,300#6 | 7.1 yr#1 | $305#10 | 2 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $500#29 | 2 mo#1 |
| Oregon | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $375#13 | 2 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $163,100#16 | 7.1 yr#1 | $35#1 | 2 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $229,340#7 | 7.1 yr#1 | $1,090#49 | 2 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $580#39 | 2 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $400#15 | 2 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $510#34 | 2 mo#1 |
| Texas | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $817#48 | 2 mo#1 |
| Utah | $232,740#4 | 7.1 yr#1 | $200#4 | 2 mo#1 |
| Vermont | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $650#42 | 2 mo#1 |
| Virginia | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $302#9 | 2 mo#1 |
| Washington | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $511#35 | 2 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $228,680#8 | 7.1 yr#1 | $400#15 | 2 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $60#2 | 2 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | — | 7.1 yr#1 | $400#15 | 2 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.