September 2026 edition

The Texas contractor market report

9,656 active licensed contractors across 1 trades, counted directly from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), led by electricians at 12,392. Last data refresh: 2026-09-02.

9,656Active licenses
29,242,689Residents
3.3Licenses per 10k
$78,473Median income
210,217Permits (2025)

Licenses by trade

TradeActive licensesMap
Electricians12,392

Where the contractors are

CityActive licenses
Houston939
San Antonio583
Austin327
Dallas278
El Paso259
Fort Worth258
Spring126
Midland121
Lubbock120
Corpus Christi119

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Common questions about the Texas contractor market

How many licensed contractors are in Texas?

9,656 active licensed contractors are registered in Texas across 1 trade, counted directly from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as of 2026-09-02.

Which trade has the most licensed contractors in Texas?

Electricians lead Texas with 12,392 active licenses, the largest of the 1 trades covered here.

Which Texas cities have the most licensed contractors?

Houston, San Antonio, Austin lead Texas by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.

How current is this Texas market data?

The Texas numbers were last refreshed 2026-09-02, sourced direct from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.