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Compare pool / spa contractor licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$42,839
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$242
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,200#49 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Alaska | $53,600#5 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Arizona | $41,200#25 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Arkansas | $33,800#50 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| California | $52,400#7 | 1 mo | $800 | 1 mo |
| Colorado | $44,600#16 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Connecticut | $49,200#10 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Delaware | $42,800#21 | 2 wk | $75 | 2 wk |
| District of Columbia | $51,200#8 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Florida | $38,600#35 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Georgia | $36,800#44 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| Hawaii | $62,400#1 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Idaho | $38,200#37 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Illinois | $55,800#3 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Indiana | $40,200#28 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Iowa | $39,600#31 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Kansas | $38,400#36 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Kentucky | $37,200#41 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Louisiana | $36,400#47 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Maine | $40,200#29 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Maryland | $43,400#19 | 1 mo | $400 | 1 mo |
| Massachusetts | $56,400#2 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Michigan | $43,800#18 | 1 mo | $400 | 1 mo |
| Minnesota | $49,600#9 | 1 mo | $400 | 1 mo |
| Mississippi | $32,400#51 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Missouri | $43,200#20 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Montana | $39,400#32 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Nebraska | $38,800#34 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Nevada | $46,800#13 | 1 mo | $700 | 1 mo |
| New Hampshire | $42,200#23 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| New Jersey | $48,600#11 | 1 mo | $180 | 1 mo |
| New Mexico | $37,200#42 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| New York | $52,800#6 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| North Carolina | $37,400#40 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| North Dakota | $41,600#24 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Ohio | $42,400#22 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Oklahoma | $36,600#46 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Oregon | $48,200#12 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $44,800#15 | 1 mo | $100 | 1 mo |
| Rhode Island | $46,200#14 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| South Carolina | $36,200#48 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| South Dakota | $37,800#38 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Tennessee | $37,600#39 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Texas | $37,200#43 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Utah | $40,800#26 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| Vermont | $40,400#27 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
| Virginia | $39,800#30 | 1 mo | $400 | 1 mo |
| Washington | $55,200#4 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| West Virginia | $36,800#45 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| Wisconsin | $44,200#17 | 1 mo | $300 | 1 mo |
| Wyoming | $39,200#33 | 2 wk | $50 | 2 wk |
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.