📊 CPA License Requirements by State

Compare cpa 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 cpa license. Apprenticeship and Experience requirements range varies hours. Exam Application Fees range $344–$344. Most state Boards require Continuing Education at every Renewal cycle.

State	License Required	Experience	Exam Fee	Median Salary
ALAlabama	Required	—	$344	$68,900
AKAlaska	Required	—	$344	$82,340
AZArizona	Required	—	$344	$76,890
ARArkansas	Required	—	$344	$66,120
CACalifornia	Required	—	$344	$94,560
COColorado	Required	—	$344	$82,340
CTConnecticut	Required	—	$344	$88,900
DEDelaware	Required	—	$344	$78,340
DCDistrict of Columbia	Required	—	$344	$98,670
FLFlorida	Required	—	$344	$76,890
GAGeorgia	Required	—	$344	$76,120
HIHawaii	Required	—	$344	$82,340
IDIdaho	Required	—	$344	$70,120
ILIllinois	Required	—	$344	$84,670
INIndiana	Required	—	$344	$72,340
IAIowa	Required	—	$344	$70,120
KSKansas	Required	—	$344	$69,890
KYKentucky	Required	—	$344	$70,120
LALouisiana	Required	—	$344	$68,900
MEMaine	Required	—	$344	$72,340
MDMaryland	Required	—	$344	$84,560
MAMassachusetts	Required	—	$344	$92,340
MIMichigan	Required	—	$344	$76,120
MNMinnesota	Required	—	$344	$82,890
MSMississippi	Required	—	$344	$64,120
MOMissouri	Required	—	$344	$74,670
MTMontana	Required	—	$344	$70,120
NENebraska	Required	—	$344	$68,900
NVNevada	Required	—	$344	$82,120
NHNew Hampshire	Required	—	$344	$78,340
NJNew Jersey	Required	—	$344	$90,670
NMNew Mexico	Required	—	$344	$70,120
NYNew York	Required	—	$344	$96,340
NCNorth Carolina	Required	—	$344	$74,890
NDNorth Dakota	Required	—	$344	$70,120
OHOhio	Required	—	$344	$74,670
OKOklahoma	Required	—	$344	$68,900
OROregon	Required	—	$344	$82,340
PAPennsylvania	Required	—	$344	$80,120
RIRhode Island	Required	—	$344	$78,900
SCSouth Carolina	Required	—	$344	$70,120
SDSouth Dakota	Required	—	$344	$66,890
TNTennessee	Required	—	$344	$72,340
TXTexas	Required	—	$344	$82,890
UTUtah	Required	—	$344	$74,120
VTVermont	Required	—	$344	$72,340
VAVirginia	Required	—	$344	$82,340
WAWashington	Required	—	$344	$90,670
WVWest Virginia	Required	—	$344	$66,120
WIWisconsin	Required	—	$344	$76,340
WYWyoming	Required	—	$344	$70,120

Common questions about cpa licensing

Do all states require a cpa license?

No — 51 of 51 jurisdictions require a state-level cpa 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 cpa license?

Application fees across the states range $344–$344. Renewal fees and continuing education hours vary by jurisdiction — check the state-specific page for the exact numbers.

How many apprenticeship hours does a cpa 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.