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General Contractor

A comprehensive guide to General Contractor licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$108,418 / yr

Min. Education

Varies by state board

Job Outlook

Below national median; evaluate local demand

Top Paying State

Massachusetts

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
MA
MassachusettsCompact: No
$147,750High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Yes
$136,180High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course required2-5 yearsDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: Yes
$135,630High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
NY
New YorkCompact: Pending
$135,530High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyNo educational requirementsVaries by boardDetails
DE
DelawareCompact: Yes
$135,200High CoL Adjusted
Tied to businessNo educational requirementsVaries by boardDetails
NJ
New JerseyCompact: No
$130,580High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseNo educational requirementsVaries by boardDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states