September 2026 edition
The West Virginia contractor market report
9,565 active licensed contractors across 17 trades, counted directly from the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (CLB), led by general contractors at 8,431. Last data refresh: 2026-09-02.
Licenses by trade
| Trade | Active licenses | Map |
|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 8,431 | → |
| Electricians | 2,445 | → |
| Excavating Contractors | 1,850 | → |
| HVAC Contractors | 1,764 | → |
| Plumbers | 1,730 | → |
| Roofing Contractors | 1,274 | → |
| Carpenters | 843 | → |
| Concrete Contractors | 793 | → |
| Painters | 699 | → |
| Flooring Contractors | 593 | → |
| Drywall Contractors | 589 | → |
| Masons | 541 | → |
| Landscape Contractors | 479 | → |
| Tile Contractors | 190 | → |
| Fire-Protection Contractors | 108 | → |
| Pool Contractors | 81 | → |
| Solar Contractors | 22 | → |
Where the contractors are
| City | Active licenses |
|---|---|
| Morgantown | 494 |
| Charleston | 296 |
| Martinsburg | 239 |
| Fairmont | 237 |
| Parkersburg | 230 |
| Huntington | 193 |
| Wheeling | 143 |
| Hedgesville | 141 |
| Sistersville | 136 |
| Buckhannon | 135 |
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Get the West Virginia contractor list →Common questions about the West Virginia contractor market
How many licensed contractors are in West Virginia?
9,565 active licensed contractors are registered in West Virginia across 17 trades, counted directly from the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (CLB) as of 2026-09-02.
Which trade has the most licensed contractors in West Virginia?
General Contractors lead West Virginia with 8,431 active licenses, the largest of the 17 trades covered here.
Which West Virginia cities have the most licensed contractors?
Morgantown, Charleston, Martinsburg lead West Virginia by licensed-contractor count. ContractorRoster covers every city and ZIP in the state, not just the major metros.
How current is this West Virginia market data?
The West Virginia numbers were last refreshed 2026-09-02, sourced direct from the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (CLB). Expired and lapsed licenses are filtered out, so every count reflects active licenses only.