September 2026 edition
The California contractor market report
223,427 active licensed contractors across 17 trades, counted directly from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), led by general contractors at 121,774. Last data refresh: 2026-09-02.
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 121,774 | → |
| Electricians | 29,781 | → |
| Plumbers | 18,634 | → |
| Painters | 16,728 | → |
| Landscape Contractors | 12,976 | → |
| HVAC Contractors | 12,571 | → |
| Flooring Contractors | 7,312 | → |
| Tile Contractors | 6,630 | → |
| Roofing Contractors | 5,940 | → |
| Concrete Contractors | 5,851 | → |
| Drywall Contractors | 3,432 | → |
| Pool Contractors | 3,041 | → |
| Excavating Contractors | 2,587 | → |
| Fire-Protection Contractors | 2,332 | → |
| Masons | 2,201 | → |
| Solar Contractors | 1,235 | → |
| Carpenters | 1,116 | → |
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 5,673 |
| San Diego | 4,197 |
| San Jose | 3,998 |
| San Francisco | 3,461 |
| Sacramento | 3,277 |
| Riverside | 2,229 |
| Fresno | 1,931 |
| Bakersfield | 1,878 |
| Santa Rosa | 1,684 |
| Anaheim | 1,662 |
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Get the California contractor list →Common questions about the California contractor market
How many licensed contractors are in California?
223,427 active licensed contractors are registered in California across 17 trades, counted directly from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) as of 2026-09-02.
Which trade has the most licensed contractors in California?
General Contractors lead California with 121,774 active licenses, the largest of the 17 trades covered here.
Which California cities have the most licensed contractors?
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose lead California by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.
How current is this California market data?
The California numbers were last refreshed 2026-09-02, sourced direct from the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.