September 2026 edition
The Connecticut contractor market report
39,387 active licensed contractors across 17 trades, counted directly from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), led by general contractors at 27,913. Last data refresh: 2026-09-02.
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 27,913 | → |
| Electricians | 6,247 | → |
| HVAC Contractors | 4,683 | → |
| Plumbers | 3,937 | → |
| Landscape Contractors | 1,430 | → |
| Painters | 1,315 | → |
| Carpenters | 1,147 | → |
| Masons | 1,031 | → |
| Roofing Contractors | 955 | → |
| Excavating Contractors | 879 | → |
| Fire-Protection Contractors | 428 | → |
| Flooring Contractors | 405 | → |
| Concrete Contractors | 361 | → |
| Pool Contractors | 214 | → |
| Tile Contractors | 190 | → |
| Drywall Contractors | 156 | → |
| Solar Contractors | 82 | → |
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Stamford | 1,386 |
| Danbury | 1,021 |
| Norwalk | 950 |
| Bridgeport | 945 |
| Waterbury | 914 |
| Shelton | 672 |
| Milford | 670 |
| Bristol | 608 |
| Meriden | 589 |
| Stratford | 567 |
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Get the Connecticut contractor list →Common questions about the Connecticut contractor market
How many licensed contractors are in Connecticut?
39,387 active licensed contractors are registered in Connecticut across 17 trades, counted directly from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) as of 2026-09-02.
Which trade has the most licensed contractors in Connecticut?
General Contractors lead Connecticut with 27,913 active licenses, the largest of the 17 trades covered here.
Which Connecticut cities have the most licensed contractors?
Stamford, Danbury, Norwalk lead Connecticut by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.
How current is this Connecticut market data?
The Connecticut numbers were last refreshed 2026-09-02, sourced direct from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.