Most Expensive States for Psychologist Licensing (2026)

The most expensive state for psychologist licensing is Nevada at $1,250. The cheapest is Indiana at $850. Budget for an average of $1,052 across all states.

Highest

$1,250

Nevada

Average

$1,052

across 51 states

Median

$1,050

39 states at or below

Range

$400

spread across states

#	State	Total Initial Fees	Renewal Fee	CE Hours
#1	Nevada	$1250	$300	30 hrs
#2	New York	$1238	$645/3yr	36 hrs
#3	Alaska	$1200	$300	40 hrs
#4	Massachusetts	$1156	$253	30 hrs
#5	Arizona	$1150	$250	40 hrs
#5	Oregon	$1150	$250	40 hrs
#5	Washington	$1150	$250	40 hrs
#8	California	$1,117	$825/2yr	36 hrs
#9	Connecticut	$1100	$250	20 hrs
#9	Maryland	$1100	$250	40 hrs
#9	Minnesota	$1100	$225	40 hrs
#9	New Jersey	$1100	$225	40 hrs
#13	Alabama	$1050	$200	24 hrs
#13	Florida	$1050	$200	40 hrs
#13	Illinois	$1050	$200	24 hrs
#13	Kentucky	$1050	$200	39 hrs
#13	Louisiana	$1050	$200	20 hrs
#13	Maine	$1050	$200	40 hrs
#13	Mississippi	$1050	$200	30 hrs
#13	Montana	$1050	$200	40 hrs
#13	New Hampshire	$1050	$200	40 hrs
#13	New Mexico	$1050	$200	40 hrs
#13	North Carolina	$1050	$200	30 hrs
#13	North Dakota	$1050	$200	20 hrs
#13	Ohio	$1050	$200	23 hrs
#13	Oklahoma	$1050	$200	20 hrs
#13	Rhode Island	$1050	$200	30 hrs
#13	South Carolina	$1050	$200	24 hrs
#13	South Dakota	$1050	$200	24 hrs
#13	Tennessee	$1050	$200	24 hrs
#13	Vermont	$1050	$200	30 hrs
#13	West Virginia	$1050	$200	30 hrs
#13	Wyoming	$1050	$200	20 hrs
#34	Utah	$1030	$190	40 hrs
#35	Michigan	$1026	$188	30 hrs
#36	District of Columbia	$1020	$185	30 hrs
#37	Colorado	$1016	$188	40 hrs
#38	Iowa	$1010	$180	40 hrs
#38	Virginia	$1010	$180	28 hrs
#40	Delaware	$1004	$177	40 hrs
#41	Arkansas	$1000	$200	40 hrs
#41	Idaho	$1000	$200	20 hrs
#41	Kansas	$1000	$175	50 hrs
#41	Nebraska	$1000	$175	24 hrs
#41	Pennsylvania	$1000	$175	30 hrs
#41	Wisconsin	$1000	$175	40 hrs
#47	Texas	$994	$177	24 hrs
#48	Georgia	$950	$150	40 hrs
#48	Hawaii	$950	$150	40 hrs
#48	Missouri	$950	$150	40 hrs
#51	Indiana	$850	$100	40 hrs

Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.

Key Takeaways

•39 states come in at or below the median of $1,050
•The range spans from $850 to $1,250 — a $400 spread
•States in the Midwest tend to have lower values (avg $1,011), while West states average $1,089

Frequently Asked Questions

Which state has the most expensive psychologist license?

Nevada has the highest total initial licensing fees at $1,250. The national average is $1,052.

How much do psychologist licensing costs vary between states?

There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $850 to $1,250, with a median of $1,050.

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