Electrical businesses in Illinois
As of October 29, 2026, DealFlow OS tracks 1,467 electrical contractors in Illinois, compared with 2,715 establishments with paid employees in the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 County Business Patterns.
Updated
Electrical businesses
1,467
With a website
78%
With a phone number
99%
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Open the Deal Finder with Electrical and Illinois prefilled — same 1,467 count, phone and website on every row.
Top cities
- 1.Chicago176
- 2.Elk Grove Village27
- 3.Schaumburg23
- 4.Naperville21
- 5.Arlington Heights19
- 6.Northbrook19
- 7.Springfield18
- 8.Rockford17
Compared with the Census
- DealFlow OS (October 29, 2026)
- 1,467
- Census CBP 2022 (NAICS 238210)
- 2,715
NAICS 238210: Electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 — excludes sole proprietors (non-employer businesses).
Frequently asked questions
How many electrical contractors are there in Illinois?
As of October 29, 2026, DealFlow OS tracks 1,467 electrical contractors in Illinois, compared with 2,715 establishments with paid employees in the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 County Business Patterns. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 — excludes sole proprietors (non-employer businesses).
What share of electrical contractors in Illinois have a website or phone number?
78% of the 1,467 electrical contractors DealFlow OS tracks in Illinois list a website and 99% list a phone number.
Which cities in Illinois have the most electrical contractors?
Chicago (176), Elk Grove Village (27), Schaumburg (23) lead the state.
Why is the DealFlow OS count different from the Census number?
County Business Patterns counts establishments with paid employees and excludes sole proprietors (non-employer businesses). DealFlow OS counts electrical contractors found in public business listings, including owner-operators without employees.
How do I get a list of electrical contractors in Illinois?
Open the Deal Finder with Electrical and Illinois prefilled to see the same 1,467 count, preview the rows, and export the list with phone numbers and websites.
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