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Fastest States to Get Licensed as Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Compare shortest typical licensing path for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers across states using CredentialCompass licensing and salary data.

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Estimated Timeline

Top 10 fastest license states for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Shortest typical licensing path

Rank	State	Estimated Timeline	Median Salary	Initial Fee	Details
#1	KentuckyKY	1 mo	$45,470	The examination fee: $7.00	View guide
#2	MinnesotaMN	1 month	$52,390	See agency	View guide
#3	IdahoID	2 mo	$42,120	See agency	View guide
#4	NevadaNV	4 mo	$49,050	See agency	View guide
#5	West VirginiaWV	12 months	$49,020	See agency	View guide
#6	IndianaIN	1.5 yr	$46,990	See agency	View guide
#7	ArkansasAR	1.7 yr	$41,570	Class B Hydrostatic Testing (Renewal): $10.00	View guide
#8	HawaiiHI	2 years	$54,800	Renewal every 2 years: $36	View guide
#9	MississippiMS	2 yr	$39,580	See agency	View guide
#10	OregonOR	2 yr	$52,170	See agency	View guide
#11	NebraskaNE	2.1 yr	$50,430	The annual fee: $25.00	View guide
#12	CaliforniaCA	1-5 years	$50,430	See agency	View guide
#13	AlaskaAK	7.3 yr	$98,800	See agency	View guide
#14	WashingtonWA	7.7 yr	$58,450	See agency	View guide
#15	GeorgiaGA	5-18 years	$44,020	$40.00	View guide
#16	New HampshireNH	18 years	$51,450	See agency	View guide
#17	MichiganMI	50 yr	$42,440	See agency	View guide

Methodology

This ranking sorts states by the shortest parsed licensing timeline. Timelines are estimates and can change with education track, exam scheduling, and board processing.

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