Which States Demand the Most CE for Plumbers (2026)
Some states demand far more continuing education than others. We normalized every requirement to CE hours per year so states on 1-, 2-, and 3-year cycles can be compared directly.
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How we measured this
CE hours are normalized to hours-per-year (required hours ÷ renewal-cycle length), taking the heaviest tier in each state. States with no CE requirement are excluded from the ranking.
Compiled from official state licensing-board sources, last verified May 2026. Figures change as boards update fees and rules — confirm the current number on the linked state page before relying on it. Free to cite with a link back to this page.
Informational only — not legal advice, and not an official government resource. Licensing rules change; always confirm against the official board source linked on this page before you renew, apply, or make a business decision. Trade Cert Hub is independent and not affiliated with any state licensing board.
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