Licensed Contractors in Monterey County, CA
Updated November 1, 2026 · Data from CSLB's public license file
- 2,832licenses
- 95.5%Clear
- 4.5%suspended (state 4.6%)
- 45.1%workers' comp exempt
- 15.2 yrsmedian time licensed
- 180new in 12 months
Monterey County has 2,832 contractor licenses with a local mailing address, spread over 26 cities and towns (4 with their own page here). 95.5% are Clear. The suspension rate, 4.5%, is about the same as the statewide rate of 4.6%. 45.1% of local licenses claim a workers' comp exemption (statewide: 49.6%).
Cities and towns in Monterey County
- Contractors in Salinas (1,000)
- Contractors in Seaside (293)
- Contractors in Monterey (290)
- Contractors in Carmel (248)
- Marina (168)
- Carmel Valley (153)
- Pacific Grove (152)
- Aromas (72)
- Castroville (70)
- Royal Oaks (62)
- Soledad (51)
- King City (43)
- Prunedale (41)
- Sand City (28)
- Greenfield (27)
- Gonzales (25)
- Del Rey Oaks (18)
- Spreckels (18)
- Big Sur (16)
- Bradley (16)
- Moss Landing (14)
- Pebble Beach (14)
- Lockwood (6)
- Chualar (3)
- San Ardo (3)
- East Garrison (1)
Licensed-trade lists in Monterey County
- Licensed general contractors in Salinas (334)
- Licensed general contractors in Monterey (142)
- Licensed general contractors in Carmel (140)
- Licensed electricians in Salinas (111)
- Licensed general contractors in Seaside (111)
- Licensed general contractors in Pacific Grove (89)
- Licensed painters in Salinas (88)
- Licensed general contractors in Carmel Valley (85)
- Licensed plumbers in Salinas (82)
- Licensed limited specialty contractors in Salinas (67)
- Licensed landscapers in Salinas (59)
- Licensed general contractors in Marina (57)
- Licensed electricians in Monterey (46)
- Licensed painters in Seaside (45)
- Licensed flooring contractors in Salinas (43)
- Licensed roofers in Salinas (40)
- Licensed general engineering contractors in Salinas (38)
- Licensed tile contractors in Salinas (38)
- Licensed landscapers in Seaside (38)
- Licensed general contractors in Aromas (32)
- Licensed general contractors in Castroville (27)
- Licensed plumbers in Seaside (26)
- Licensed landscapers in Carmel (24)
- Licensed painters in Marina (24)
- Licensed electricians in Carmel (23)
- Licensed painters in Monterey (23)
- Licensed general contractors in Royal Oaks (23)
- Licensed plastering and stucco contractors in Salinas (23)
- Licensed electricians in Seaside (23)
- Licensed general contractors in Soledad (23)
- Licensed HVAC contractors in Salinas (21)
- Licensed concrete contractors in Salinas (21)
Suspensions in Monterey County, by reason
Explainers: Suspended: contractor's bond · Suspended: workers' compensation · Suspended: family support order · Suspended: unpaid judgment
Most common license types in Monterey County
- General Building Contractor (1,167)
- Electrical Contractor (302)
- Painting and Decorating Contractor (246)
- Landscaping Contractor (221)
- Plumbing Contractor (207)
- Limited Specialty (167)
- General Engineering Contractor (146)
- Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor (88)
- Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors (84)
- Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor (77)
- Roofing Contractor (66)
- Concrete Contractor (48)
Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.