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Compare pta licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$64,975
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
2.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$682
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $60,890#40 | 2.2 yr#1 | $633#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $76,310#3 | 2.2 yr#1 | $645#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $66,110#17 | 2.2 yr#1 | $785#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $67,230#15 | 2.2 yr#1 | $585#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $79,410#1 | 2.2 yr#1 | $760#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $62,110#33 | 2.2 yr#1 | $549#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $74,120#6 | 2.2 yr#1 | $865#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $63,410#22 | 2.2 yr#1 | $735#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $54,660#50 | 2.2 yr#1 | $843#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $66,100#18 | 2.2 yr#1 | $740#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $71,530#11 | 2.2 yr#1 | $585#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $62,120#32 | 2.2 yr#1 | $945#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $58,240#49 | 2.2 yr#1 | $635#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $64,630#20 | 2.2 yr#1 | $585#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $62,890#27 | 2.2 yr#1 | $585#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $60,720#43 | 2.2 yr#1 | $665#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $63,010#25 | 2.2 yr#1 | $625#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $62,400#29 | 2.2 yr#1 | $685#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $61,340#36 | 2.2 yr#1 | $735#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $60,830#42 | 2.2 yr#1 | $635#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $71,770#10 | 2.2 yr#1 | $685#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $77,780#2 | 2.2 yr#1 | $789#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $59,510#47 | 2.2 yr#1 | $635#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $63,240#24 | 2.2 yr#1 | $725#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $61,220#37 | 2.2 yr#1 | $685#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $60,940#39 | 2.2 yr#1 | $585#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $62,540#28 | 2.2 yr#1 | $685#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $60,430#44 | 2.2 yr#1 | $635#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $73,080#8 | 2.2 yr#1 | $785#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $67,150#16 | 2.2 yr#1 | $753#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $74,780#5 | 2.2 yr#1 | $733#37 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $59,330#48 | 2.2 yr#1 | $725#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $64,660#19 | 2.2 yr#1 | $695#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $63,930#21 | 2.2 yr#1 | $685#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $59,970#46 | 2.2 yr#1 | $605#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $62,140#31 | 2.2 yr#1 | $635#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $62,380#30 | 2.2 yr#1 | $685#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $69,510#12 | 2.2 yr#1 | $745#42 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,610#35 | 2.2 yr#1 | $575#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $63,410#22 | 2.2 yr#1 | $635#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $68,340#13 | 2.2 yr#1 | $685#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $49,840#51 | 2.2 yr#1 | $585#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $62,920#26 | 2.2 yr#1 | $685#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $76,250#4 | 2.2 yr#1 | $737#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $61,110#38 | 2.2 yr#1 | $635#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $67,990#14 | 2.2 yr#1 | $785#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $73,900#7 | 2.2 yr#1 | $625#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $72,950#9 | 2.2 yr#1 | $675#25 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $60,270#45 | 2.2 yr#1 | $605#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $61,890#34 | 2.2 yr#1 | $635#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $60,850#41 | 2.2 yr#1 | $635#14 | 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.
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