Best States for Teacher Assistant, Non-Instructionals to Start a Home Business
We ranked all 51 states based on licensing requirements, earning potential, LLC costs, and tax burden. Here are the best (and worst) states for teacher assistant, non-instructionals.
46 states don't require a license · National median: N/A · Updated 2025
▲ Top 5 Best States
Full Ranking: All 51 States
| # | State | License | Fee | Median Wage | LLC Cost | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | No | — | — | $50 | 83 |
| 2 | Colorado | No | — | — | $50 | 83 |
| 3 | Iowa | No | — | — | $50 | 83 |
| 4 | Kentucky | No | — | — | $40 | 83 |
| 5 | Michigan | No | — | — | $50 | 83 |
| 6 | Mississippi | No | — | — | $50 | 83 |
| 7 | Missouri | No | — | — | $50 | 83 |
| 8 | Montana | No | — | — | $35 | 83 |
| 9 | California | No | — | — | $70 | 79 |
| 10 | Hawaii | No | — | — | $51 | 79 |
| 11 | Idaho | No | — | — | $100 | 79 |
| 12 | Indiana | No | — | — | $100 | 79 |
| 13 | Maryland | No | — | — | $100 | 79 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | No | — | — | $100 | 79 |
| 15 | Ohio | No | — | — | $99 | 79 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | No | — | — | $100 | 79 |
| 17 | Oregon | No | — | — | $100 | 79 |
| 18 | Utah | No | — | — | $54 | 79 |
| 19 | Virginia | No | — | — | $100 | 79 |
| 20 | West Virginia | No | — | — | $100 | 79 |
| 21 | Arkansas | No | — | — | $50 | 78 |
| 22 | Alabama | No | — | — | $200 | 75 |
| 23 | Alaska | No | — | — | $250 | 75 |
| 24 | Florida | No | — | — | $125 | 75 |
| 25 | Illinois | No | — | — | $150 | 75 |
| 26 | Kansas | No | — | — | $165 | 75 |
| 27 | Maine | No | — | — | $175 | 75 |
| 28 | Minnesota | No | — | — | $155 | 75 |
| 29 | Nebraska | No | — | — | $110 | 75 |
| 30 | New York | No | — | — | $200 | 75 |
| 31 | North Carolina | No | — | — | $125 | 75 |
| 32 | North Dakota | No | — | — | $135 | 75 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | No | — | — | $125 | 75 |
| 34 | South Carolina | No | — | — | $110 | 75 |
| 35 | South Dakota | No | — | — | $150 | 75 |
| 36 | Vermont | No | — | — | $125 | 75 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | No | — | — | $130 | 75 |
| 38 | Wyoming | No | — | — | $102 | 75 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | No | — | — | $99 | 74 |
| 40 | Connecticut | No | — | — | $120 | 70 |
| 41 | Massachusetts | No | — | — | $500 | 70 |
| 42 | Nevada | No | — | — | $425 | 70 |
| 43 | New Jersey | No | — | — | $125 | 70 |
| 44 | Tennessee | No | — | — | $300 | 70 |
| 45 | Texas | No | — | — | $300 | 70 |
| 46 | Washington | No | — | — | $200 | 70 |
| 47 | New Mexico | Yes | $94 | — | $50 | 68 |
| 48 | Louisiana | Yes | $55 | — | $100 | 64 |
| 49 | Georgia | Yes | — | — | $100 | 59 |
| 50 | Delaware | Yes | — | — | $110 | 55 |
| 51 | Rhode Island | Yes | — | — | $150 | 55 |
▼ 5 Most Challenging States
How We Scored Each State
Each state starts with a base score of 50, then we add or subtract points based on:
- No license required: +20 points (biggest single factor — lower barriers to entry)
- License fee: −10 for fees over $500, −5 for over $300, +10 for under $50
- Wages above national median: Up to +15 points for states paying 20%+ above national median
- LLC formation cost: +8 for states under $50, −5 for states over $300
- No sales tax on services: +5 points
Data sources: Institute for Justice License to Work 3 (licensing), BLS OEWS May 2024 (wages), state Secretary of State offices (LLC costs). This ranking reflects factors relevant to home-based operators — commercial location costs, local zoning, and cost of living are not included.
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