June 2026 edition
The Louisiana contractor market report
19,711 active licensed contractors across 15 trades, counted directly from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) — led by general contractors at 17,432. Last data refresh: 2026-05-31.
19,711Active licenses
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 17,432 | → |
| Electricians | 4,303 | → |
| HVAC Contractors | 2,987 | → |
| Roofing Contractors | 982 | → |
| Plumbers | 948 | → |
| Excavating Contractors | 485 | → |
| Pool Contractors | 456 | → |
| Painters | 430 | → |
| Landscape Contractors | 291 | → |
| Solar Contractors | 272 | → |
| Concrete Contractors | 242 | → |
| Drywall Contractors | 230 | → |
| Carpenters | 204 | → |
| Flooring Contractors | 134 | → |
| Masons | 126 | → |
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 1,448 |
| New Orleans | 1,361 |
| Metairie | 843 |
| Lafayette | 660 |
| Shreveport | 557 |
| Lake Charles | 472 |
| Covington | 460 |
| Slidell | 445 |
| Denham Springs | 418 |
| Kenner | 409 |
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