Data studies

Original state-by-state rankings built from our board-verified licensing data. Free to cite. A link back is all we ask. Updated as the underlying data changes.

Annual report

Trade Salary Report 2026

What electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs and GCs earn in every state: BLS wage data ranked, compared, and joined to each state's licensing requirements.

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Electricians

Electrician License Renewal Fees by State (2026)

What every state charges to renew a electrician license in 2026, ranked from cheapest to most expensive.

46 states ranked

Which States Demand the Most CE for Electricians (2026)

Continuing-education burden for electricians by state in 2026, measured in CE hours per year and ranked highest to lowest.

38 states ranked

Where a Electrician License Travels Furthest (2026)

Electrician license reciprocity by state in 2026: how many other states each one publishes reciprocity or endorsement paths with.

29 states ranked

Cheapest States to Get a Electrician License (2026)

Up-front state application fees for a electrician license by state in 2026, ranked from cheapest to most expensive to get started.

44 states ranked

Electrician License Bond Amounts by State (2026)

Required electrician license-bond amounts by state in 2026, ranked from largest to smallest.

9 states ranked

Plumbers

Plumber License Renewal Fees by State (2026)

What every state charges to renew a plumber license in 2026, ranked from cheapest to most expensive.

11 states ranked

Which States Demand the Most CE for Plumbers (2026)

Continuing-education burden for plumbers by state in 2026, measured in CE hours per year and ranked highest to lowest.

32 states ranked

Cheapest States to Get a Plumber License (2026)

Up-front state application fees for a plumber license by state in 2026, ranked from cheapest to most expensive to get started.

8 states ranked

Plumber License Bond Amounts by State (2026)

Required plumber license-bond amounts by state in 2026, ranked from largest to smallest.

7 states ranked

HVAC Contractors

HVAC Contractor License Renewal Fees by State (2026)

What every state charges to renew a hvac contractor license in 2026, ranked from cheapest to most expensive.

40 states ranked

Which States Demand the Most CE for HVAC Contractors (2026)

Continuing-education burden for hvac contractors by state in 2026, measured in CE hours per year and ranked highest to lowest.

17 states ranked

Where a HVAC Contractor License Travels Furthest (2026)

HVAC Contractor license reciprocity by state in 2026: how many other states each one publishes reciprocity or endorsement paths with.

8 states ranked

Cheapest States to Get a HVAC Contractor License (2026)

Up-front state application fees for a hvac contractor license by state in 2026, ranked from cheapest to most expensive to get started.

40 states ranked

HVAC Contractor License Bond Amounts by State (2026)

Required hvac contractor license-bond amounts by state in 2026, ranked from largest to smallest.

13 states ranked

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