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Compare roofing contractor licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$44,907
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
0 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$437
across 27 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,410#47 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Alaska | $58,670#3 | 2 wk | $550 | 2 wk |
| Arizona | $44,250#24 | 1 mo | $700 | 1 mo |
| Arkansas | $34,320#50 | 1 mo | $400 | 1 mo |
| California | $58,730#2 | 1 mo | $680 | 1 mo |
| Colorado | $47,560#16 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Connecticut | $52,510#9 | 2 wk | $195 | 2 wk |
| Delaware | $44,870#21 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| District of Columbia | $52,020#10 | 2 wk | $550 | 2 wk |
| Florida | $40,820#32 | 1 mo | $524 | 1 mo |
| Georgia | $39,250#40 | 1 mo | $350 | 1 mo |
| Hawaii | $65,110#1 | 1 mo | $175 | 1 mo |
| Idaho | $39,890#35 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Illinois | $57,250#5 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Indiana | $42,670#29 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Iowa | $40,010#34 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Kansas | $39,530#38 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Kentucky | $39,170#41 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Louisiana | $36,480#49 | 1 mo | $450 | 1 mo |
| Maine | $42,260#30 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Maryland | $46,280#19 | 2 wk | $500 | 2 wk |
| Massachusetts | $56,320#6 | 2 wk | $350 | 2 wk |
| Michigan | $45,210#20 | 1 mo | $450 | 1 mo |
| Minnesota | $50,750#11 | 2 wk | $400 | 2 wk |
| Mississippi | $33,820#51 | 1 mo | $450 | 1 mo |
| Missouri | $47,640#15 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Montana | $39,620#37 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Nebraska | $40,380#33 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Nevada | $47,250#17 | 1 mo | $600 | 1 mo |
| New Hampshire | $44,540#23 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| New Jersey | $52,890#8 | 2 wk | $180 | 2 wk |
| New Mexico | $38,150#44 | 1 mo | $700 | 1 mo |
| New York | $54,680#7 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| North Carolina | $39,810#36 | 1 mo | $475 | 1 mo |
| North Dakota | $43,180#27 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Ohio | $44,730#22 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Oklahoma | $37,840#45 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Oregon | $50,110#12 | 2 wk | $525 | 2 wk |
| Pennsylvania | $46,890#18 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Rhode Island | $48,320#13 | 2 wk | $150 | 2 wk |
| South Carolina | $38,590#43 | 1 mo | $400 | 1 mo |
| South Dakota | $37,050#48 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Tennessee | $39,450#39 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Texas | $38,780#42 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Utah | $43,860#25 | 1 mo | $375 | 1 mo |
| Vermont | $43,520#26 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Virginia | $42,810#28 | 1 mo | $500 | 1 mo |
| Washington | $57,680#4 | 2 wk | $180 | 2 wk |
| West Virginia | $37,680#46 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Wisconsin | $47,920#14 | 1 wk | — | 1 wk |
| Wyoming | $41,730#31 | 1 wk | — | 1 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.