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Compare polygraph examiner (pe/cpe) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$47,227
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
10 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$78
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $32,910#49 | 11 mo#29 | $250#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $55,370#10 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $49,590#15 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $36,400#46 | 11 mo#29 | $150#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $39,690#42 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $42,510#32 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $40,590#41 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $38,100#45 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $84,360#1 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $45,700#23 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $44,540#27 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $60,900#5 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $45,590#24 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $35,520#47 | 11 mo#29 | $225#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $43,570#31 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $41,420#38 | 11 mo#29 | $100#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $44,250#29 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $40,910#39 | 11 mo#29 | $100#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $40,810#40 | 11 mo#29 | $175#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $44,450#28 | 11 mo#29 | $100#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $55,870#7 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $47,840#17 | 11 mo#29 | $150#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $49,670#14 | 11 mo#29 | $125#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $46,190#22 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $46,800#19 | 11 mo#29 | $100#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $50,230#13 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $39,560#43 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $53,350#12 | 11 mo#29 | $150#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $55,440#9 | 11 mo#29 | $175#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $83,510#2 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $47,370#18 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $66,640#3 | 11 mo#29 | $150#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $59,830#6 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $42,120#35 | 11 mo#29 | $738#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $53,480#11 | 11 mo#29 | $100#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $41,730#36 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $43,990#30 | 11 mo#29 | $175#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $44,590#26 | 11 mo#29 | $125#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,260#48 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $64,140#4 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $41,600#37 | 11 mo#29 | $125#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $42,480#33 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $44,900#25 | 11 mo#29 | $175#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $32,910#49 | 11 mo#29 | $175#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $49,000#16 | 11 mo#29 | $125#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $39,560#43 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $32,080#51 | 11 mo#29 | $175#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $42,310#34 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $46,760#20 | 11 mo#29 | $100#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $55,660#8 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $46,520#21 | 10 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 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.