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Compare sign language interpreter licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$55,910
across 50 states
Avg. Time to License
2.1 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$153
across 13 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $45,760#46 | 2.1 yr#1 | $225#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $59,280#16 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $48,200#36 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $50,880#28 | 2.1 yr#1 | $125#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $73,510#5 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $66,590#7 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $57,700#19 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $49,790#31 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $81,140#2 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $46,320#43 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $61,610#12 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $47,580#39 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $56,340#21 | 2.1 yr#1 | $100#4 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $53,870#24 | 2.1 yr#1 | $150#9 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $47,470#40 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $50,110#30 | 2.1 yr#1 | $120#7 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $47,830#38 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $53,820#25 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $45,060#49 | 2.1 yr#1 | $50#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $54,890#22 | 2.1 yr#1 | $375#12 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $78,350#3 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $65,490#9 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $52,240#26 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $63,440#11 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $43,410#50 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $52,080#27 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $46,240#44 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $49,070#34 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $47,890#37 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $54,650#23 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $45,120#48 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $59,010#17 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $84,650#1 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $50,830#29 | 2.1 yr#1 | $150#9 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $46,150#45 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $57,850#18 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $46,640#42 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $61,520#13 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,010#35 | 2.1 yr#1 | $100#4 | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | — | 2.1 yr#1 | $25#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $47,060#41 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $49,630#32 | 2.1 yr#1 | $400#13 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $49,270#33 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $45,610#47 | 2.1 yr#1 | $100#4 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $65,990#8 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $60,210#15 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $74,250#4 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $69,620#6 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $63,750#10 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $61,000#14 | 2.1 yr#1 | $75#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $57,700#19 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#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.