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Compare septic system installer licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$45,835
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$247
across 48 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,200#49 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Alaska | $56,800#1 | 1 mo | $850 | 1 mo |
| Arizona | $44,600#26 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Arkansas | $37,400#50 | 1 mo | $175 | 1 mo |
| California | $54,200#5 | 1 mo | $650 | 1 mo |
| Colorado | $49,800#12 | 1 mo | — | 1 mo |
| Connecticut | $51,200#9 | 3 mo | $300 | 3 mo |
| Delaware | $46,200#22 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| District of Columbia | $52,400#8 | 1 mo | — | 1 mo |
| Florida | $42,800#34 | 3 mo | $75 | 3 mo |
| Georgia | $41,600#41 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Hawaii | $56,200#2 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Idaho | $42,200#38 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Illinois | $50,400#10 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Indiana | $43,800#30 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Iowa | $42,600#35 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Kansas | $41,800#39 | 1 mo | $175 | 1 mo |
| Kentucky | $40,800#44 | 1 mo | $175 | 1 mo |
| Louisiana | $41,200#43 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Maine | $44,200#28 | 3 mo | $275 | 3 mo |
| Maryland | $49,600#13 | 3 mo | $200 | 3 mo |
| Massachusetts | $55,400#4 | 3 mo | $375 | 3 mo |
| Michigan | $46,800#20 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Minnesota | $50,200#11 | 3 mo | $275 | 3 mo |
| Mississippi | $36,800#51 | 1 mo | $175 | 1 mo |
| Missouri | $43,200#33 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Montana | $43,400#32 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Nebraska | $42,400#36 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Nevada | $48,200#16 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| New Hampshire | $47,800#17 | 3 mo | $275 | 3 mo |
| New Jersey | $52,800#7 | 1 mo | $275 | 1 mo |
| New Mexico | $40,400#46 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| New York | $53,600#6 | 1 mo | — | 1 mo |
| North Carolina | $42,400#37 | 3 mo | $375 | 3 mo |
| North Dakota | $45,200#24 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Ohio | $44,200#29 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Oklahoma | $40,200#47 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Oregon | $49,200#14 | 3 mo | $275 | 3 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $47,200#19 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Rhode Island | $48,800#15 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| South Carolina | $40,800#45 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| South Dakota | $41,400#42 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Tennessee | $41,800#40 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Texas | $43,600#31 | 3 mo | $375 | 3 mo |
| Utah | $44,800#25 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Vermont | $45,400#23 | 3 mo | $275 | 3 mo |
| Virginia | $47,600#18 | 3 mo | $275 | 3 mo |
| Washington | $55,800#3 | 3 mo | $375 | 3 mo |
| West Virginia | $39,200#48 | 1 mo | $200 | 1 mo |
| Wisconsin | $46,400#21 | 3 mo | $275 | 3 mo |
| Wyoming | $44,600#27 | 1 mo | $175 | 1 mo |
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.