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Compare tax preparer / enrolled agent licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$46,608
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
0 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$25
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $33,000#49 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Alaska | $48,200#19 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Arizona | $44,800#26 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Arkansas | $34,000#47 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| California | $58,000#6 | 1 mo | $178 | 1 mo |
| Colorado | $52,400#11 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Connecticut | $62,000#4 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Delaware | $48,600#17 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| District of Columbia | $72,000#1 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Florida | $45,200#25 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Georgia | $44,600#28 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Hawaii | $50,400#13 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Idaho | $40,200#44 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Illinois | $52,800#9 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Indiana | $42,400#36 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Iowa | $41,200#41 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Kansas | $42,800#35 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Kentucky | $41,800#38 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Louisiana | $34,000#48 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Maine | $44,200#30 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Maryland | $54,200#8 | 1 mo | $70 | 1 mo |
| Massachusetts | $65,000#2 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Michigan | $45,600#24 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Minnesota | $50,200#14 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Mississippi | $30,000#51 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Missouri | $43,400#33 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Montana | $40,800#42 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Nebraska | $42,200#37 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Nevada | $47,200#21 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| New Hampshire | $49,800#15 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| New Jersey | $56,400#7 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| New Mexico | $39,400#46 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| New York | $63,000#3 | 1 wk | $20 | 1 wk |
| North Carolina | $44,800#27 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| North Dakota | $43,200#34 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Ohio | $44,200#31 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Oklahoma | $39,800#45 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Oregon | $50,800#12 | 1 mo | $70 | 1 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $48,400#18 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Rhode Island | $49,200#16 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| South Carolina | $41,600#39 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| South Dakota | $40,400#43 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Tennessee | $43,600#32 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Texas | $48,200#20 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Utah | $44,400#29 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Vermont | $46,200#23 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Virginia | $52,600#10 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Washington | $60,000#5 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| West Virginia | $32,000#50 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Wisconsin | $46,400#22 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 wk |
| Wyoming | $41,400#40 | 0 wk | $20 | 0 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.