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Compare plumber licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$65,674
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
4.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$258
across 44 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $53,840#46 | 4.1 yr#1 | $270#17 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $83,090#5 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#40 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $61,940#30 | 4.1 yr#1 | $270#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $49,700#50 | 4.1 yr#1 | $150#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $68,390#15 | 4.1 yr#1 | $650#45 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $63,610#21 | 4.1 yr#1 | $245#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $73,080#14 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $64,300#20 | 4.1 yr#1 | $215#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $81,950#6 | 4.1 yr#1 | $305#41 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $50,540#49 | 4.1 yr#1 | $388#38 | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $56,290#43 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $78,540#8 | 5.1 yr#46 | $436#44 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $57,380#42 | 4.1 yr#1 | $272#7 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $96,200#1 | 5.1 yr#46 | $275#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $64,560#19 | 4.1 yr#1 | $120#17 | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $61,230#34 | 4.1 yr#1 | $359#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $62,820#24 | 4.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $62,370#27 | 4.1 yr#1 | $110#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $64,720#17 | 4.1 yr#1 | $135#23 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $61,890#31 | 4.1 yr#1 | $286#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $63,270#22 | 4.1 yr#1 | $127#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $83,260#4 | 5.1 yr#46 | $83#43 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $77,030#13 | 4.1 yr#1 | $140#17 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $83,280#3 | 4.1 yr#1 | $88#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $57,960#40 | 4.1 yr#1 | $640#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $62,090#28 | 4.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $77,930#11 | 4.1 yr#1 | $600#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $62,880#23 | 4.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $60,120#36 | 4.1 yr#1 | $425#39 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $62,030#29 | 4.1 yr#1 | $288#17 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $77,160#12 | 5.1 yr#46 | $260#41 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $59,660#37 | 4.1 yr#1 | $105#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $78,460#10 | 4.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $50,990#47 | 4.1 yr#1 | —#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $62,670#25 | 4.1 yr#1 | $175#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $62,530#26 | 5.1 yr#46 | $85#31 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $54,840#44 | 4.1 yr#1 | $163#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $93,110#2 | 4.1 yr#1 | $505#32 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,650#16 | 4.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $64,630#18 | 4.1 yr#1 | $147#22 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $54,840#44 | 4.1 yr#1 | $190#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $50,790#48 | 4.1 yr#1 | $205#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $57,730#41 | 4.1 yr#1 | $75#17 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $58,560#39 | 4.1 yr#1 | $208.5#36 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $61,680#32 | 4.1 yr#1 | $302#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $60,550#35 | 4.1 yr#1 | $245#10 | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $59,560#38 | 4.1 yr#1 | $230#27 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $79,070#7 | 4.1 yr#1 | $497.7#37 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $49,630#51 | 4.1 yr#1 | $127#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $78,510#9 | 5.1 yr#46 | $210#27 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $61,480#33 | 4.1 yr#1 | — | 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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