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General Contractor License Cost in Washington

Documented General Contractor license fees for Washington are not published in this dataset, so the total cost varies. Check the current fee schedule with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) — Contractor Registration before budgeting.

Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.

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General Contractor license cost — Washington at a glance

Pre-license educationVaries — check the board
Exam feeVaries — check the board
Application feeVaries — check the board
License feeVaries — check the board
Documented fees totalNot published
BLS median annual wage$114,990 (construction managers)

Official source: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) — Contractor Registration ↗

Fees vs. median pay

The BLS median annual wage for construction managers is $114,990. Actual local earnings vary widely by market and experience — use the career ROI tool to model your own numbers.

Frequently asked questions

What does a General Contractor license cost in Washington?

Documented fees for Washington are not published in this dataset — check Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) — Contractor Registration for the current fee schedule.

Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Washington?

No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.

How much does General Contractor training cost in Washington?

Training-hour requirements for Washington are not published here — ask Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) — Contractor Registration for the approved programs and their costs.

Is a General Contractor license in Washington worth the cost?

The BLS median annual wage for construction managers is $114,990. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.

Budget your General Contractor licensing in Washington

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This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) — Contractor Registration and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).