⚠️ Asbestos Abatement Worker License Requirements by State

Compare asbestos abatement worker license requirements across all 50 states and DC — experience, exams, fees, and salary data.

Last updated 2026-05-08

By the numbers: 51 of 51 jurisdictions require a state-level asbestos abatement worker license. Apprenticeship and Experience requirements range varies hours. Exam Application Fees range $50–$50. Most state Boards require Continuing Education at every Renewal cycle.

State	License Required	Experience	Exam Fee	Median Salary
ALAlabama	Required	—	$50	$41,820
AKAlaska	Required	—	$50	$59,606
AZArizona	Required	—	$50	$46,627
ARArkansas	Required	—	$50	$40,378
CACalifornia	Required	—	$50	$66,336
COColorado	Required	—	$50	$51,915
CTConnecticut	Required	—	$50	$55,280
DEDelaware	Required	—	$50	$48,070
DCDistrict of Columbia	Required	—	$50	$61,529
FLFlorida	Required	—	$50	$46,147
GAGeorgia	Required	—	$50	$44,705
HIHawaii	Required	—	$50	$64,894
IDIdaho	Required	—	$50	$45,185
ILIllinois	Required	—	$50	$50,473
INIndiana	Required	—	$50	$43,743
IAIowa	Required	—	$50	$42,782
KSKansas	Required	—	$50	$42,782
KYKentucky	Required	—	$50	$42,782
LALouisiana	Required	—	$50	$43,263
MEMaine	Required	—	$50	$46,627
MDMaryland	Required	—	$50	$52,396
MAMassachusetts	Required	—	$50	$58,645
MIMichigan	Required	—	$50	$45,185
MNMinnesota	Required	—	$50	$49,992
MSMississippi	Required	—	$50	$39,898
MOMissouri	Required	—	$50	$43,263
MTMontana	Required	—	$50	$46,147
NENebraska	Required	—	$50	$43,263
NVNevada	Required	—	$50	$49,031
NHNew Hampshire	Required	—	$50	$49,992
NJNew Jersey	Required	—	$50	$56,722
NMNew Mexico	Required	—	$50	$43,743
NYNew York	Required	—	$50	$62,491
NCNorth Carolina	Required	—	$50	$44,224
NDNorth Dakota	Required	—	$50	$45,666
OHOhio	Required	—	$50	$44,224
OKOklahoma	Required	—	$50	$41,820
OROregon	Required	—	$50	$52,877
PAPennsylvania	Required	—	$50	$47,108
RIRhode Island	Required	—	$50	$49,512
SCSouth Carolina	Required	—	$50	$43,743
SDSouth Dakota	Required	—	$50	$42,301
TNTennessee	Required	—	$50	$43,263
TXTexas	Required	—	$50	$45,185
UTUtah	Required	—	$50	$46,627
VTVermont	Required	—	$50	$48,550
VAVirginia	Required	—	$50	$49,031
WAWashington	Required	—	$50	$56,722
WVWest Virginia	Required	—	$50	$41,340
WIWisconsin	Required	—	$50	$45,185
WYWyoming	Required	—	$50	$45,666

Common questions about asbestos abatement worker licensing

Do all states require a asbestos abatement worker license?

No — 51 of 51 jurisdictions require a state-level asbestos abatement worker license. The remainder license at the local or county level, or not at all. See the table above for the per-state breakdown.

How much does it cost to get a asbestos abatement worker license?

Application fees across the states range $50–$50. Renewal fees and continuing education hours vary by jurisdiction — check the state-specific page for the exact numbers.

How many apprenticeship hours does a asbestos abatement worker license typically require?

Required apprenticeship/work experience hours range varies across states, with most states requiring 2–4 years of supervised on-the-job training plus passing a board-administered exam.

Data last verified 2026. Salary data from BLS OEWS. Always verify with your state licensing board.