Engineering

Fastest States to Get Licensed as Mechanical Engineers

Compare shortest typical licensing path for Mechanical Engineers across states using CredentialCompass licensing and salary data.

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Estimated Timeline

Top 10 fastest license states for Mechanical Engineers

Shortest typical licensing path

Rank	State	Estimated Timeline	Median Salary	Initial Fee	Details
#1	AlabamaAL	1 month	$97,550	See agency	View guide
#2	VirginiaVA	1.5 yr	$99,350	See agency	View guide
#3	ArkansasAR	2 years	$78,570	Temporary Permit: $150.00	View guide
#4	IdahoID	2.5 yr	$103,660	See agency	View guide
#5	ConnecticutCT	4-7 years	$106,600	See agency	View guide
#6	HawaiiHI	2-12 years	$95,250	License renewal every 2 years: $104	View guide
#7	WashingtonWA	8 years	$109,370	See agency	View guide
#8	CaliforniaCA	1-17 years	$126,370	See agency	View guide
#9	NevadaNV	2-21 years	$98,110	See agency	View guide
#10	AlaskaAK	16.7 yr	$129,990	See agency	View guide
#11	MississippiMS	38.5 yr	$90,730	See agency	View guide
#12	OregonOR	56.0 yr	$101,290	See agency	View guide
#13	TennesseeTN	60.5 yr	$99,330	See agency	View guide
#14	West VirginiaWV	84 yr	$100,610	See agency	View guide
#15	New HampshireNH	90 yr	$103,890	$150	View guide
#16	MichiganMI	287.5 yr	$102,730	See agency	View guide
#17	OhioOH	293.6 yr	$96,330	See agency	View guide
#18	IndianaIN	432.5 yr	$99,200	See agency	View guide
#19	WyomingWY	1012 yr	$116,910	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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