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Water Damage Restoration Certification Requirements by State
Requirements for water damage restoration work vary by state — some states license the trade, many don’t regulate it at all. This page covers all 50 states: licensing notes, demand, and typical earnings for each. The NISCR Water Damage Restoration Certification is a professional credential that proves verified training in any state; where a license or federal credential is required, it complements — it does not replace — those requirements.
Looking for the certification itself? See the NISCR Water Damage Restoration Certification course — online, self-paced, $199.
- Self-paced
- Instant certificate
- 2-year validity
Earning potential
How much can you earn?
Technician hourly
$20–35 / hr
Self-employed job ticket
$2,000–6,000+
Owner potential
Varies by market
State by state
Water Damage Restoration requirements in your state
Pick your state for licensing notes, demand, and typical earnings. The NISCR certificate is online and valid nationwide.