Loading...
Loading...
The most expensive state for water/wastewater operator (oit/orc) licensing is Connecticut at $330. The cheapest is Louisiana at $40. Budget for an average of $126 across all states.
Highest
$330
Connecticut
Average
$126
across 51 states
Median
$125
32 states at or below
Range
$290
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Connecticut | $330 | $150 | 20 hrs |
| #2 | New York | $307 | $205 | 30 hrs |
| #3 | Texas | $222 | $232 | 30 hrs |
| #4 | Nevada | $220 | $110 | 20 hrs |
| #5 | Alaska | $200 | $100 | 20 hrs |
| #6 | Florida | $175 | $100 | 24 hrs |
| #7 | South Carolina | $166 | $30 | 12 hrs |
| #8 | New Hampshire | $158 | $50 | 20 hrs |
| #9 | Utah | $156 | $75 | 24 hrs |
| #10 | Arizona | $150 | $75 | 30 hrs |
| #10 | Maryland | $150 | $50 | 30 hrs |
| #10 | New Jersey | $150 | $75 | 30 hrs |
| #10 | North Carolina | $150 | $50 | 6 hrs |
| #10 | Oregon | $150 | $75 | 20 hrs |
| #10 | Virginia | $150 | $75 | 20 hrs |
| #10 | Washington | $150 | $75 | 30 hrs |
| #17 | California | $140 | $70 | 24 hrs |
| #17 | Michigan | $140 | $45 | 24 hrs |
| #17 | Montana | $140 | $30-$40 | 20 hrs |
| #20 | Alabama | $125 | $50 | 24 hrs |
| #20 | Georgia | $125 | $75 | 24 hrs |
| #20 | Idaho | $125 | $50 | 12 hrs |
| #20 | Maine | $125 | $125 | 18 hrs |
| #20 | Massachusetts | $125 | $75 | 20 hrs |
| #20 | Minnesota | $125 | $50 | 32 hrs |
| #20 | Vermont | $125 | $80 | 20 hrs |
| #27 | Colorado | $120 | $60 | 12 hrs |
| #27 | Tennessee | $120 | $50-$100 | 12 hrs |
| #29 | Arkansas | $100 | $50 | 20 hrs |
| #29 | Delaware | $100 | $50 | 20 hrs |
| #29 | District of Columbia | $100 | $50 | 20 hrs |
| #29 | Hawaii | $100 | $50 | 20 hrs |
| #29 | Illinois | $100 | $50 | 30 hrs |
| #29 | Kentucky | $100 | $50 | 24 hrs |
| #29 | Nebraska | $100 | $50 | 20 hrs |
| #29 | New Mexico | $100 | $50 | 30 hrs |
| #29 | North Dakota | $100 | $50 | 24 hrs |
| #29 | Oklahoma | $100 | $50 | 20 hrs |
| #29 | Rhode Island | $100 | $50 | 20 hrs |
| #29 | South Dakota | $100 | $50 | 12 hrs |
| #29 | West Virginia | $100 | $50 | 20 hrs |
| #29 | Wyoming | $100 | $50 | 20 hrs |
| #43 | Pennsylvania | $70 | $35 | 30 hrs |
| #43 | Wisconsin | $70 | $45 | 24 hrs |
| #45 | Indiana | $60 | $30 | 12 hrs |
| #45 | Mississippi | $60 | $30 | 24 hrs |
| #47 | Iowa | $50 | $25 | 10 hrs |
| #47 | Kansas | $50 | $20 | 10 hrs |
| #49 | Missouri | $45 | $45 | 20 hrs |
| #49 | Ohio | $45 | $45 | 20 hrs |
| #51 | Louisiana | $40 | $20 | 20 hrs |
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.
Connecticut has the highest total initial licensing fees at $330. The national average is $126.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $40 to $330, with a median of $125.