# Electrical contractors in Alabama

There are **2,004 electrical contractors** in Alabama (CityPreferred count, October 2026). Birmingham has the most (179), then Mobile (117).

## Alabama cities

**Electrical contractors in Alabama by city, October 2026**

| City | Companies |
| --- | --- |
| Birmingham | 179 |
| Mobile | 117 |
| Montgomery | 79 |
| Huntsville | 73 |
| Decatur | 35 |
| Tuscaloosa | 30 |
| Gadsden | 29 |
| Madison | 28 |
| Dothan | 27 |
| Pelham | 27 |
| Bessemer | 27 |
| Florence | 23 |
| Gulf Shores | 22 |
| Theodore | 22 |
| Foley | 22 |
| Phenix City | 21 |
| Athens | 20 |
| Auburn | 20 |

## Alabama and the rest of the country

Alabama has 2,004 of the 152,464 electrical contractors in the country (1%). [All states](https://citypreferred.com/data/electrical).

## What is counted

Independent businesses that do this work, for homes or for businesses. Suppliers, stores and national chains are left out. Being counted does not mean a company is licensed, insured or recommended. A city is listed when it has 20 or more. [How we count](https://citypreferred.com/data-methodology).

## Questions and answers

### How many electrical contractors are there in Alabama?

2,004, by CityPreferred's count as of October 2026.

### Which Alabama city has the most?

Birmingham, with 179, followed by Mobile with 117.

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-01

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