September 2026 edition
The Arkansas contractor market report
12,194 active licensed contractors across 17 trades, counted directly from the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (CLB), led by general contractors at 9,477. Last data refresh: 2026-09-02.
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 9,477 | → |
| Carpenters | 2,726 | → |
| Roofing Contractors | 2,473 | → |
| Excavating Contractors | 2,399 | → |
| Painters | 2,233 | → |
| Flooring Contractors | 2,197 | → |
| Tile Contractors | 2,118 | → |
| Drywall Contractors | 1,831 | → |
| Concrete Contractors | 1,732 | → |
| Plumbers | 1,052 | → |
| Electricians | 983 | → |
| Fire-Protection Contractors | 877 | → |
| Landscape Contractors | 808 | → |
| Masons | 675 | → |
| HVAC Contractors | 549 | → |
| Pool Contractors | 222 | → |
| Solar Contractors | 121 | → |
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | 781 |
| Springdale | 387 |
| Jonesboro | 376 |
| Fayetteville | 375 |
| North Little Rock | 370 |
| Hot Springs | 366 |
| Rogers | 344 |
| Conway | 315 |
| Bentonville | 295 |
| Benton | 266 |
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Get the Arkansas contractor list →Common questions about the Arkansas contractor market
How many licensed contractors are in Arkansas?
12,194 active licensed contractors are registered in Arkansas across 17 trades, counted directly from the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (CLB) as of 2026-09-02.
Which trade has the most licensed contractors in Arkansas?
General Contractors lead Arkansas with 9,477 active licenses, the largest of the 17 trades covered here.
Which Arkansas cities have the most licensed contractors?
Little Rock, Springdale, Jonesboro lead Arkansas by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.
How current is this Arkansas market data?
The Arkansas numbers were last refreshed 2026-09-02, sourced direct from the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (CLB). Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.