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Compare polysomnographic technologist (rpsgt) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$50,175
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
2.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$197
across 12 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $43,370#45 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $49,900#22 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $55,200#14 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $39,260#49 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $58,310#6 | 2.2 yr#1 | $249#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $54,080#16 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $49,120#27 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $64,860#2 | 2.2 yr#1 | $150#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $53,020#18 | 2.2 yr#1 | $149#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $43,980#44 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $51,020#21 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $56,260#10 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $47,130#33 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $49,570#24 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $47,300#32 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $46,010#39 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $59,780#4 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $49,900#22 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $37,630#51 | 2.2 yr#1 | $150#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $58,820#5 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $46,550#36 | 2.2 yr#1 | $200#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $58,210#8 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $47,550#30 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $55,070#15 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $38,290#50 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $41,860#46 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $53,450#17 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $44,480#42 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $49,270#26 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $55,350#13 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $56,100#11 | 2.2 yr#1 | $150#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $46,440#37 | 2.2 yr#1 | $150#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $57,690#9 | 2.2 yr#1 | $670#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $45,100#41 | 2.2 yr#1 | $50#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $46,020#38 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $46,730#35 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $41,080#47 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $58,240#7 | 2.2 yr#1 | $100#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,700#40 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $55,840#12 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $40,420#48 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $51,460#20 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $47,000#34 | 2.2 yr#1 | $210#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $47,410#31 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $44,360#43 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $52,470#19 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $48,380#29 | 2.2 yr#1 | $130#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $59,960#3 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $49,000#28 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $49,370#25 | 2.2 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $65,560#1 | 2.2 yr#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.