🛡️ Lead Abatement Worker License Requirements by State

Compare lead 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 lead 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	$40,202
AKAlaska	Required	—	$50	$57,300
AZArizona	Required	—	$50	$44,823
ARArkansas	Required	—	$50	$38,816
CACalifornia	Required	—	$50	$63,769
COColorado	Required	—	$50	$49,906
CTConnecticut	Required	—	$50	$53,141
DEDelaware	Required	—	$50	$46,210
DCDistrict of Columbia	Required	—	$50	$59,148
FLFlorida	Required	—	$50	$44,361
GAGeorgia	Required	—	$50	$42,975
HIHawaii	Required	—	$50	$62,383
IDIdaho	Required	—	$50	$43,437
ILIllinois	Required	—	$50	$48,520
INIndiana	Required	—	$50	$42,051
IAIowa	Required	—	$50	$41,126
KSKansas	Required	—	$50	$41,126
KYKentucky	Required	—	$50	$41,126
LALouisiana	Required	—	$50	$41,589
MEMaine	Required	—	$50	$44,823
MDMaryland	Required	—	$50	$50,368
MAMassachusetts	Required	—	$50	$56,376
MIMichigan	Required	—	$50	$43,437
MNMinnesota	Required	—	$50	$48,058
MSMississippi	Required	—	$50	$38,354
MOMissouri	Required	—	$50	$41,589
MTMontana	Required	—	$50	$44,361
NENebraska	Required	—	$50	$41,589
NVNevada	Required	—	$50	$47,134
NHNew Hampshire	Required	—	$50	$48,058
NJNew Jersey	Required	—	$50	$54,527
NMNew Mexico	Required	—	$50	$42,051
NYNew York	Required	—	$50	$60,073
NCNorth Carolina	Required	—	$50	$42,513
NDNorth Dakota	Required	—	$50	$43,899
OHOhio	Required	—	$50	$42,513
OKOklahoma	Required	—	$50	$40,202
OROregon	Required	—	$50	$50,831
PAPennsylvania	Required	—	$50	$45,285
RIRhode Island	Required	—	$50	$47,596
SCSouth Carolina	Required	—	$50	$42,051
SDSouth Dakota	Required	—	$50	$40,664
TNTennessee	Required	—	$50	$41,589
TXTexas	Required	—	$50	$43,437
UTUtah	Required	—	$50	$44,823
VTVermont	Required	—	$50	$46,672
VAVirginia	Required	—	$50	$47,134
WAWashington	Required	—	$50	$54,527
WVWest Virginia	Required	—	$50	$39,740
WIWisconsin	Required	—	$50	$43,437
WYWyoming	Required	—	$50	$43,899

Common questions about lead abatement worker licensing

Do all states require a lead abatement worker license?

No — 51 of 51 jurisdictions require a state-level lead 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 lead 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 lead 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.