Where your license works: the PT Compact map
With a license in a compact state, you can work in another compact state on a privilege instead of a new license. Here is where that works today, where it doesn't yet, and how many travel PT roles are open in each state on EQ.app right now.
- Issue privileges
- 38
- Passed, not issuing yet
- 3
- Own license needed
- 10
- Open roles in compact states
- 1,442
The map
- Issues compact privileges
- Passed the compact, not issuing yet
- Not in the compact: own license needed
Each tile shows the state and its open travel PT roles on EQ.app. Tap a state to see its roles, or use the list of every state below.
How a compact privilege works
- Your home state must be a compact state, and your license there must be active and unencumbered.
- You buy a privilege for each compact state you want to work in, one state at a time. Each state sets its own fee, and some require a jurisprudence exam first.
- A state that has passed the compact but is not issuing yet still needs its own license.
- Licensing is the usual delay before an assignment. Start the privilege or license as soon as a state is on your shortlist.
Every state
| State | In the compact | Open roles | Median weekly | Wage tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | 28 | $1,900+ | Yes |
| Alaska | Yes | 24 | $2,800+ | None |
| Arizona | Yes | 51 | $2,100+ | Yes |
| Arkansas | Yes | 15 | $2,200+ | Yes |
| California | No, own license | 219 | $2,300+ | Yes |
| Colorado | Yes | 79 | $2,000+ | Yes |
| Connecticut | Yes | 15 | $2,000+ | Yes |
| Delaware | Yes | 6 | $2,200+ | Yes |
| District of Columbia | Yes | 5 | $2,100+ | Yes |
| Florida | No, own license | 124 | $2,000+ | None |
| Georgia | Yes | 106 | $2,000+ | Yes |
| Hawaii | No, own license | 1 | $1,300+ | Yes |
| Idaho | No, own license | 5 | $2,000+ | Yes |
| Illinois | No, own license | 58 | $2,200+ | Yes |
| Indiana | Yes | 43 | $2,100+ | Yes |
| Iowa | Yes | 14 | $2,200+ | Yes |
| Kansas | Yes | 39 | $2,100+ | Yes |
| Kentucky | Yes | 28 | $2,000+ | Yes |
| Louisiana | Yes | 12 | $2,200+ | Yes |
| Maine | Passed, not issuing yet | 33 | $2,000+ | Yes |
| Maryland | Yes | 60 | $2,200+ | Yes |
| Massachusetts | No, own license | 117 | $2,300+ | Yes |
| Michigan | Passed, not issuing yet | 25 | $2,300+ | Yes |
| Minnesota | No, own license | 24 | $2,300+ | Yes |
| Mississippi | Yes | 9 | $1,900+ | Yes |
| Missouri | Yes | 43 | $2,300+ | Yes |
| Montana | Yes | 44 | $2,400+ | Yes |
| Nebraska | Yes | 12 | $2,600+ | Yes |
| Nevada | Yes | 10 | $2,400+ | None |
| New Hampshire | Yes | 31 | $2,100+ | None |
| New Jersey | Yes | 45 | $2,100+ | Yes |
| New Mexico | No, own license | 28 | $2,500+ | Yes |
| New York | No, own license | 14 | $2,000+ | Yes |
| North Carolina | Yes | 63 | $2,000+ | Yes |
| North Dakota | Yes | 7 | $2,400+ | Yes |
| Ohio | Yes | 30 | $1,900+ | Yes |
| Oklahoma | Yes | 26 | $2,100+ | Yes |
| Oregon | Yes | 90 | $2,200+ | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | 61 | $2,000+ | Yes |
| Rhode Island | Passed, not issuing yet | 16 | $2,100+ | Yes |
| South Carolina | Yes | 45 | $2,100+ | Yes |
| South Dakota | Yes | 9 | $2,100+ | None |
| Tennessee | Yes | 44 | $1,900+ | None |
| Texas | Yes | 100 | $2,000+ | None |
| Utah | Yes | 5 | $1,900+ | Yes |
| Vermont | Yes | 7 | $2,500+ | Yes |
| Virginia | Yes | 88 | $2,000+ | Yes |
| Washington | Yes | 100 | $2,200+ | None |
| West Virginia | Yes | 14 | $2,200+ | Yes |
| Wisconsin | Yes | 34 | $2,300+ | Yes |
| Wyoming | No, own license | 12 | $2,300+ | None |
Weekly packages are this board's current listings, rounded down to the hundred, and are not take-home pay. See the pay guide for every company's listings.
Questions PTs ask about the compact
Which states are in the PT Compact?
As of October 29, 2026, 38 jurisdictions issue and accept PT Compact privileges: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin. Maine, Michigan, Rhode Island have passed the compact but are not issuing privileges yet.
Which states need their own PT license?
California, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Wyoming are not in the compact, so a travel PT needs that state's own license. Maine, Michigan, Rhode Island have passed the compact but still need their own license until they start issuing privileges.
How does a compact privilege work for a travel PT?
Your home state must be a compact state and your license there must be active and unencumbered. You then buy a privilege for each compact state you want to work in, one state at a time. Each state sets its own fee, and some require a jurisprudence exam first. Confirm the current rules with the compact and the state board before you accept an assignment.
Is California in the PT Compact?
No. California is not a compact state, so a California assignment needs a full California license. Start that application early: it is the usual delay for travel PTs heading to California.