Independent site · Not affiliated with CSLB or any state agency
Contractor LookoutCalifornia

Licensed Electricians in San Diego, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-10 Electrical Contractor

  • 618licensed electricians
  • 589active (Clear)
  • 4.7%with a suspension
  • 49.2%workers' comp exempt
  • 13.4 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 60%corp / LLC / partnership (40% sole owner)
  • 37new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 618 electricians based in San Diego in CSLB's current file. 589 (95.3%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

The share with a suspension (4.7%) is close to the San Diego County rate for the same license (4.1%). 49.2% report a workers' comp exemption, 2.1 points lower than the statewide figure for electricians (51.3%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.

Experience varies: 59.2% have been licensed 10+ years and 37 are new this year (median 13.4 years, vs 14.7 statewide).

In California this work generally calls for the C-10 Electrical Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-10 Electrical Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check an electrician's license in San Diego

  1. Open the electrician's profile from the table below (or search San Diego listings by name). Check that C-10 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-10 covers.
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  3. Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).

50 of 618 electricians in San Diego

San Diego electricians sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.

Licensed electricians in San Diego
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Davies Electric CO INC 168677 Clear 69 Insured On file
Saturn Electric INC 219097 Clear 63 Insured On file
J W Electric 257976 Clear 57 Exempt On file
Schmidt Fire Protection Company INC 272398 Clear 55 Insured On file
Sloan Electromechanical Service & Sales 286497 Clear 53 Insured On file
Eco Services 290497 Clear 52 Insured On file
Ultra Electric 290490 Clear 52 Exempt On file
Strong Construction CO INC 292431 Clear 52 Insured On file
Telliard Construction 292472 Clear 52 Insured On file
Motorola Solutions INC 321163 Clear 50 Insured On file
United Electric Plumbing Heating & Air 321580 Clear 50 Insured On file
Rick's Electric INC 327398 Clear 50 Insured On file
Mc Gurk James 332407 Clear 49 Exempt On file
Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical INC 348810 Clear 48 Insured On file
Kearny Mesa Electric CO 355193 Clear 48 Insured On file
Southland Electric INC 354236 Clear 48 Insured On file
City Electric Works Incorporated 378275 Clear 47 Insured On file
Simmons Electric 386127 Clear 46 Exempt On file
West Coast Electric Solutions INC 387080 Clear 46 Exempt On file
Alarms Unlimited Incorporated 411233 Clear 45 Insured On file
D & N Electric INC 416288 Clear 44 Insured On file
California Security & Video Systems 427088 Clear 44 Insured On file
Forman Company the 429799 Clear 44 Insured On file
Always Quality Electrical INC 443068 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Collier Electric INC 443875 Clear 43 Exempt On file
Elite Security and Surveillance INC 457107 Clear 42 Insured On file
Wentworth Communications & Electric 458482 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Brenneis Electric 463082 Clear 42 Insured On file
D J Electric 464653 Clear 42 Exempt On file
Dallas Electric 473076 Clear 41 Exempt On file
San Diego Teleproduction 472643 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Durable Construction Services 474834 Clear 41 Exempt On file
Merz Construction INC 477564 Clear 41 Insured On file
Hy-Lang Electric California INC 479896 Clear 41 Insured On file
Helix Electric INC 483309 Clear 40 Insured On file
Smith Anthony 488754 Clear 40 Exempt On file
Star Development INC 489069 Clear 40 Insured On file
Fuller Electric 494752 Clear 40 Insured On file
The White Glove Guys, Plumbing Drains Heating Air Conditioning 513115 Clear 39 Insured On file
Laser Electric INC 513888 Clear 39 Insured On file
Carter Electric INC 516405 Clear 39 Insured On file
Ray Electric INC 518268 Clear 39 None On file
Weigand Karl Russell JR 523177 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Electro Specialty Systems 524465 Clear 38 Insured On file
Hawthorne Machinery CO 527880 Clear 38 Insured On file
Baker Michael Electric 535862 Clear 38 Exempt On file
D G Electric 543424 Clear 38 Insured On file
Woodard Brothers 542939 Clear 38 Exempt On file
Burke Tom, Electrician 549569 Clear 37 Exempt On file
Elihu Shahin 553367 Clear 37 Exempt On file

See all 618 electricians in San Diego

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed electricians are in San Diego?

CSLB's current public file lists 618 electricians with a San Diego mailing address. 589 have a Clear status, and 87.4% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does an electrician need in California?

Look for C-10 on the license. 618 businesses in San Diego hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).

How do I check an electrician's workers' comp?

Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In San Diego, 48.4% of electricians list a policy, 49.2% claim an exemption and 2.4% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.

Related

Electricians in nearby cities

More electricians lists in San Diego County

Other licensed trades in San Diego

Guides