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Lowest-Cost States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Compare lowest parsed initial licensing fee for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators across states using CredentialCompass licensing and salary data.
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Initial FeeTop 5 lowest-cost states for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Lowest parsed initial licensing fee| Rank | State | Initial Fee | Median Salary | Timeline | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | ArkansasAR | every 2-year renewal) Late Renewal Penalty: $5.00 | $38,310 | 1 month | View guide |
| #2 | KentuckyKY | The fee for renewal: $20.00 | $47,700 | 1 mo | View guide |
| #3 | GeorgiaGA | $25.00 | $49,370 | 27.5 yr | View guide |
| #4 | NebraskaNE | The renewal fee for Journeyman Installer or JourneymanPumper Certification: $100.00 | $57,640 | 2 years | View guide |
| #5 | WashingtonWA | Required fees: $140 | $78,810 | 1-4 years | View guide |
Methodology
This ranking sorts states by parsed initial licensing fee. It does not include tuition, exam prep, travel, background checks, or renewal costs unless those are included in the published initial fee.
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