July 2026 edition
The Alabama contractor market report
3,865 active licensed contractors across 17 trades, counted directly from the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (ALBGC), led by general contractors at 2,926. Last data refresh: 2026-07-07.
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 2,926 | → |
| Excavating Contractors | 1,406 | → |
| Electricians | 1,001 | → |
| Concrete Contractors | 670 | → |
| HVAC Contractors | 569 | → |
| Roofing Contractors | 543 | → |
| Plumbers | 348 | → |
| Painters | 330 | → |
| Carpenters | 314 | → |
| Drywall Contractors | 270 | → |
| Landscape Contractors | 221 | → |
| Pool Contractors | 214 | → |
| Flooring Contractors | 205 | → |
| Masons | 193 | → |
| Fire-Protection Contractors | 127 | → |
| Tile Contractors | 63 | → |
| Solar Contractors | 27 | → |
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | 316 |
| Mobile | 208 |
| Huntsville | 136 |
| Montgomery | 119 |
| Tuscaloosa | 69 |
| Northport | 64 |
| Dothan | 64 |
| Florence | 58 |
| Auburn | 57 |
| Decatur | 53 |
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Get the Alabama contractor list →Common questions about the Alabama contractor market
How many licensed contractors are in Alabama?
3,865 active licensed contractors are registered in Alabama across 17 trades, counted directly from the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (ALBGC) as of 2026-07-07.
Which trade has the most licensed contractors in Alabama?
General Contractors lead Alabama with 2,926 active licenses, the largest of the 17 trades covered here.
Which Alabama cities have the most licensed contractors?
Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville lead Alabama by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.
How current is this Alabama market data?
The Alabama numbers were last refreshed 2026-07-07, sourced direct from the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors (ALBGC). Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.