July 2026 edition

The Ohio contractor market report

12,552 active licensed contractors across 3 trades, counted directly from the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), led by hvac contractors at 4,956. Last data refresh: 2026-07-07.

12,552Active licenses
11,774,683Residents
10.7Licenses per 10k
$71,229Median income
33,640Permits (2025)

Licenses by trade

TradeActive licensesMap
HVAC Contractors4,956
Electricians4,514
Plumbers3,084

Where the contractors are

CityActive licenses
Cincinnati79
Columbus72
Dayton47
Cleveland40
Mansfield24
Akron22
Hamilton19
Canton15
Ashland14
Toledo14

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Common questions about the Ohio contractor market

How many licensed contractors are in Ohio?

12,552 active licensed contractors are registered in Ohio across 3 trades, counted directly from the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) as of 2026-07-07.

Which trade has the most licensed contractors in Ohio?

HVAC Contractors lead Ohio with 4,956 active licenses, the largest of the 3 trades covered here.

Which Ohio cities have the most licensed contractors?

Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton lead Ohio by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.

How current is this Ohio market data?

The Ohio numbers were last refreshed 2026-07-07, sourced direct from the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB). Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.