State,"Establishments (CBP 2023, NAICS 238220)",Share of US (%),License type,Qualifier deadline (days)
California,11686,10.5,"Statewide, business license through a qualifier",90
Florida,9353,8.4,"Statewide, license held by a person",60
Texas,8966,8.1,"Statewide, license held by a person",
New York,7061,6.3,No state HVAC contractor license found,
Pennsylvania,4154,3.7,No state HVAC contractor license found,
Illinois,4070,3.7,No state HVAC contractor license found,
North Carolina,3973,3.6,"Statewide, business license through a qualifier",
New Jersey,3454,3.1,"Statewide, business license through a qualifier",
Georgia,3101,2.8,"Statewide, license held by a person",0
Massachusetts,3069,2.8,Trade-limited credential only,