July 2026 edition
The Louisiana contractor market report
19,617 active licensed contractors across 15 trades, counted directly from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC), led by general contractors at 17,670. Last data refresh: 2026-07-07.
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 17,670 | → |
| Electricians | 4,316 | → |
| HVAC Contractors | 3,008 | → |
| Roofing Contractors | 999 | → |
| Plumbers | 953 | → |
| Excavating Contractors | 486 | → |
| Pool Contractors | 461 | → |
| Painters | 431 | → |
| Landscape Contractors | 292 | → |
| Solar Contractors | 272 | → |
| Concrete Contractors | 244 | → |
| Carpenters | 236 | → |
| Drywall Contractors | 232 | → |
| Flooring Contractors | 134 | → |
| Masons | 127 | → |
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 1,671 |
| New Orleans | 1,309 |
| Metairie | 847 |
| Lafayette | 670 |
| Shreveport | 565 |
| Lake Charles | 479 |
| Covington | 465 |
| Slidell | 451 |
| Denham Springs | 422 |
| Kenner | 418 |
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Get the Louisiana contractor list →Common questions about the Louisiana contractor market
How many licensed contractors are in Louisiana?
19,617 active licensed contractors are registered in Louisiana across 15 trades, counted directly from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) as of 2026-07-07.
Which trade has the most licensed contractors in Louisiana?
General Contractors lead Louisiana with 17,670 active licenses, the largest of the 15 trades covered here.
Which Louisiana cities have the most licensed contractors?
Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Metairie lead Louisiana by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.
How current is this Louisiana market data?
The Louisiana numbers were last refreshed 2026-07-07, sourced direct from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC). Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.