# Electrical contractors in Iowa

There are **1,854 electrical contractors** in Iowa (CityPreferred count, October 2026). Des Moines has the most (77), then Cedar Rapids (51).

## Iowa cities

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

| City | Companies |
| --- | --- |
| Des Moines | 77 |
| Cedar Rapids | 51 |
| Davenport | 36 |
| Dubuque | 33 |
| Iowa City | 33 |
| Sioux City | 28 |
| Ankeny | 27 |
| Ames | 27 |
| Council Bluffs | 23 |
| Waterloo | 22 |
| Cedar Falls | 21 |
| Marshalltown | 20 |
| Fort Dodge | 20 |

## Iowa and the rest of the country

Iowa has 1,854 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 Iowa?

1,854, by CityPreferred's count as of October 2026.

### Which Iowa city has the most?

Des Moines, with 77, followed by Cedar Rapids with 51.

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-01

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