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The most expensive state for welder licensing is Alabama at $160. The cheapest is Wyoming at $60. Budget for an average of $76 across all states.
Highest
$160
Alabama
Average
$76
across 51 states
Median
$60
42 states at or below
Range
$100
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | $160-$450 | — | — |
| #1 | California | $160-$450 | — | — |
| #1 | Connecticut | $160-$350 | — | — |
| #1 | District of Columbia | $160-$400 | — | — |
| #1 | Louisiana | $160-$400 | — | — |
| #1 | Massachusetts | $160-$350 | — | — |
| #1 | New York | $160-$650 | — | — |
| #8 | Rhode Island | $135-$350 | — | — |
| #9 | New Jersey | $110-$350 | — | — |
| #10 | Alaska | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Arizona | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Arkansas | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Colorado | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Delaware | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Florida | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Georgia | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Hawaii | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Idaho | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Illinois | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Indiana | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Iowa | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Kansas | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Kentucky | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Maine | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Maryland | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Michigan | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Minnesota | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Mississippi | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Missouri | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Montana | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Nebraska | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Nevada | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | New Hampshire | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | New Mexico | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | North Carolina | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | North Dakota | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Ohio | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Oklahoma | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Oregon | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Pennsylvania | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | South Carolina | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | South Dakota | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Tennessee | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Texas | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Utah | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Vermont | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Virginia | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Washington | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | West Virginia | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Wisconsin | $60-$150 | — | — |
| #10 | Wyoming | $60-$150 | — | — |
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.
Alabama has the highest total initial licensing fees at $160. The national average is $76.
There is significant variation across the 51 states with data. Values range from $60 to $160, with a median of $60.