Data
Electrical contractors in Illinois
There are 5,201 electrical contractors in Illinois (CityPreferred count, October 2026). Chicago has the most (672), then Naperville (58).
Reviewed October 1, 2026
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Illinois cities
| City | Companies |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 672 |
| Naperville | 58 |
| Elk Grove Village | 54 |
| Schaumburg | 53 |
| Rockford | 51 |
| Arlington Heights | 51 |
| Elgin | 51 |
| Aurora | 49 |
| Des Plaines | 48 |
| Springfield | 44 |
| Skokie | 39 |
| Elmhurst | 38 |
| Glenview | 36 |
| Northbrook | 36 |
| Palatine | 33 |
| Bloomington | 32 |
| St. Charles | 31 |
| Waukegan | 31 |
| Peoria | 31 |
| Lombard | 31 |
| Evanston | 30 |
| Joliet | 30 |
| Decatur | 29 |
| Downers Grove | 28 |
| Crystal Lake | 28 |
| Mchenry | 28 |
| Carol Stream | 28 |
| Mount Prospect | 27 |
| Plainfield | 27 |
| Champaign | 27 |
| Wheaton | 27 |
| Addison | 26 |
| Mundelein | 26 |
| Tinley Park | 25 |
| Orland Park | 25 |
| Belleville | 24 |
| Quincy | 24 |
| Bensenville | 24 |
| Moline | 23 |
| Barrington | 23 |
| Mokena | 23 |
| New Lenox | 23 |
| Oak Park | 21 |
| Batavia | 21 |
| Libertyville | 21 |
| Alsip | 21 |
| Buffalo Grove | 20 |
| Villa Park | 20 |
Illinois and the rest of the country
Illinois has 5,201 of the 152,464 electrical contractors in the country (3%). All states.
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.
Questions and answers
- How many electrical contractors are there in Illinois?
- 5,201, by CityPreferred's count as of October 2026.
- Which Illinois city has the most?
- Chicago, with 672, followed by Naperville with 58.