June 2026 edition
The Washington contractor market report
70,774 active licensed contractors across 15 trades, counted directly from the Washington Labor & Industries (L&I) — led by general contractors at 57,282. Last data refresh: 2026-05-20.
70,774Active licenses
8,422,710Residents
84.0Licenses per 10k
$95,237Median income
34,913Permits (2025)
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 57,282 | → |
| Painters | 2,702 | → |
| Flooring Contractors | 2,256 | → |
| Landscape Contractors | 1,739 | → |
| Carpenters | 1,371 | → |
| Tile Contractors | 1,209 | → |
| Concrete Contractors | 870 | → |
| HVAC Contractors | 821 | → |
| Roofing Contractors | 639 | → |
| Plumbers | 539 | → |
| Drywall Contractors | 437 | → |
| Excavating Contractors | 409 | → |
| Masons | 364 | → |
| Fire-Protection Contractors | 117 | → |
| Pool Contractors | 71 | → |
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Seattle | 3,069 |
| Spokane | 2,952 |
| Vancouver | 2,797 |
| Tacoma | 1,975 |
| Everett | 1,887 |
| Kent | 1,647 |
| Auburn | 1,561 |
| Renton | 1,297 |
| Lynnwood | 1,156 |
| Olympia | 1,030 |
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