September 2026 edition
The Colorado contractor market report
7,769 active licensed contractors across 21 trades, counted directly from the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA), led by general contractors at 20,966. Last data refresh: 2026-09-02.
Licenses by trade
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Denver | 5,790 |
| Colorado Springs | 4,586 |
| Aurora | 3,168 |
| Thornton | 1,107 |
| Littleton | 1,085 |
| Lakewood | 992 |
| Fort Collins | 966 |
| Englewood | 951 |
| Centennial | 925 |
| Arvada | 896 |
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Get the Colorado contractor list →Common questions about the Colorado contractor market
How many licensed contractors are in Colorado?
7,769 active licensed contractors are registered in Colorado across 21 trades, counted directly from the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA) as of 2026-09-02.
Which trade has the most licensed contractors in Colorado?
General Contractors lead Colorado with 20,966 active licenses, the largest of the 21 trades covered here.
Which Colorado cities have the most licensed contractors?
Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora lead Colorado by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.
How current is this Colorado market data?
The Colorado numbers were last refreshed 2026-09-02, sourced direct from the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA). Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.