September 2026 edition
The Washington contractor market report
71,213 active licensed contractors across 15 trades, counted directly from the Washington Labor & Industries (L&I), led by general contractors at 61,761. Last data refresh: 2026-09-02.
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 61,761 | → |
| Painters | 2,923 | → |
| Flooring Contractors | 2,380 | → |
| Landscape Contractors | 1,859 | → |
| Carpenters | 1,465 | → |
| Tile Contractors | 1,265 | → |
| Concrete Contractors | 927 | → |
| HVAC Contractors | 880 | → |
| Roofing Contractors | 696 | → |
| Plumbers | 541 | → |
| Drywall Contractors | 465 | → |
| Excavating Contractors | 438 | → |
| Masons | 380 | → |
| Fire-Protection Contractors | 124 | → |
| Pool Contractors | 75 | → |
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Seattle | 3,950 |
| Vancouver | 3,045 |
| Spokane | 2,433 |
| Tacoma | 2,305 |
| Everett | 2,012 |
| Kent | 1,766 |
| Puyallup | 1,413 |
| Renton | 1,404 |
| Lynnwood | 1,237 |
| Auburn | 1,075 |
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Get the Washington contractor list →Common questions about the Washington contractor market
How many licensed contractors are in Washington?
71,213 active licensed contractors are registered in Washington across 15 trades, counted directly from the Washington Labor & Industries (L&I) as of 2026-09-02.
Which trade has the most licensed contractors in Washington?
General Contractors lead Washington with 61,761 active licenses, the largest of the 15 trades covered here.
Which Washington cities have the most licensed contractors?
Seattle, Vancouver, Spokane lead Washington by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.
How current is this Washington market data?
The Washington numbers were last refreshed 2026-09-02, sourced direct from the Washington Labor & Industries (L&I). Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.