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Compare process server licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$53,133
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
0 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$24
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,800#47 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Alaska | $56,200#16 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Arizona | $53,600#22 | 1 wk | $250 | 1 wk |
| Arkansas | $43,200#49 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| California | $66,400#2 | 1 wk | $75 | 1 wk |
| Colorado | $58,800#10 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Connecticut | $60,200#8 | 1 wk | $225 | 1 wk |
| Delaware | $55,400#18 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| District of Columbia | $74,800#1 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Florida | $53,200#23 | 1 wk | $102 | 1 wk |
| Georgia | $52,400#26 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Hawaii | $54,600#20 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Idaho | $48,200#39 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Illinois | $58,400#11 | 1 wk | $50 | 1 wk |
| Indiana | $49,800#33 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Iowa | $47,400#42 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Kansas | $48,800#36 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Kentucky | $46,200#45 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Louisiana | $47,800#40 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Maine | $51,200#30 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Maryland | $60,800#7 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Massachusetts | $63,400#5 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Michigan | $52,600#25 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Minnesota | $57,200#13 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Mississippi | $41,800#51 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Missouri | $49,400#34 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Montana | $47,600#41 | 1 wk | $75 | 1 wk |
| Nebraska | $48,400#38 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Nevada | $55,800#17 | 1 wk | $75 | 1 wk |
| New Hampshire | $54,200#21 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| New Jersey | $62,800#6 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| New Mexico | $46,800#43 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| New York | $64,200#3 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| North Carolina | $52,800#24 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| North Dakota | $49,200#35 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Ohio | $51,400#29 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Oklahoma | $44,200#48 | 1 wk | $50 | 1 wk |
| Oregon | $57,600#12 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Pennsylvania | $54,800#19 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Rhode Island | $56,400#15 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| South Carolina | $48,600#37 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| South Dakota | $45,200#46 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Tennessee | $50,200#32 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Texas | $56,800#14 | 1 wk | $300 | 1 wk |
| Utah | $51,800#28 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Vermont | $50,400#31 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Virginia | $59,200#9 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Washington | $63,800#4 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| West Virginia | $42,400#50 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Wisconsin | $52,200#27 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 wk |
| Wyoming | $46,400#44 | 0 wk | $0 | 0 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.
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