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The cheapest state to get a septic system installer license is Florida at $75. The most expensive is Alaska at $850. The national average is $247.
Lowest
$75
Florida
Average
$247
across 48 states
Median
$200
33 states at or below
Range
$775
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | $75 | $150 | 8 hrs |
| #2 | Arkansas | $175 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #2 | Kansas | $175 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #2 | Kentucky | $175 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #2 | Mississippi | $175 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #2 | Wyoming | $175 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Alabama | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Arizona | $200 | $75 | 4 hrs |
| #7 | Delaware | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Georgia | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Hawaii | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Idaho | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Illinois | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Indiana | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Iowa | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Louisiana | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Maryland | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Michigan | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Missouri | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Montana | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Nebraska | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Nevada | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | New Mexico | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | North Dakota | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Ohio | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Oklahoma | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Rhode Island | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | South Carolina | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | South Dakota | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Tennessee | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | Utah | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #7 | West Virginia | $200 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| #34 | Maine | $275 | $100 | 8 hrs |
| #34 | Minnesota | $275 | $100 | 18 hrs |
| #34 | New Hampshire | $275 | $100 | 6 hrs |
| #34 | New Jersey | $275 | $100 | 6 hrs |
| #34 | Oregon | $275 | $100 | 8 hrs |
| #34 | Vermont | $275 | $100 | 8 hrs |
| #34 | Virginia | $275 | $100 | 8 hrs |
| #34 | Wisconsin | $275 | $100 | 12 hrs |
| #42 | Connecticut | $300 | $100 | 6 hrs |
| #43 | Massachusetts | $375 | $150 | 10 hrs |
| #43 | North Carolina | $375 | $150 | 12 hrs |
| #43 | Texas | $375 | $150 | 8 hrs |
| #43 | Washington | $375 | $150 | 12 hrs |
| #47 | California | $650 | — | — |
| #48 | Alaska | $850 | $75 | 6 hrs |
| — | Colorado | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | District of Columbia | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | New York | Varies — see details | — | — |
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.
Florida has the lowest total initial licensing fees at $75. The national average is $247.
Alaska has the highest total initial fees at $850, which is $775 more than the cheapest state.
The average total initial licensing cost across 48 states is $247. Costs range from $75 to $850.
There is significant variation across the 48 states with data. Values range from $75 to $850, with a median of $200.