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How many licensed fire sprinkler fitters are in California?
Licensed-supply count from the California register, by credential tier and per capita.
As of 2026-08-09, California has 1,681 licensed fire sprinkler fitters
on its state register.
1,681
licensed fire sprinkler fitters
4.3
per 100k residents
#1
of 15 states
California fire sprinkler fitters by credential tier
Contractor1,681
How California compares
State
Licensed fire sprinkler fitters
Per 100k
California
1,681
4.3
Wisconsin
1,159
19.6
Pennsylvania
852
6.6
California is part of 7,330 licensed fire sprinkler fitters nationally, and ranks #7 of 15 published states by per-capita density.
Questions
How many licensed fire sprinkler fitters are there in California?
As of 2026-08-09, California has 1,681 licensed fire sprinkler fitters on its state register.
How many fire sprinkler fitters per capita does California have?
California has 4.3 licensed fire sprinkler fitters per 100,000 residents (Census 2023 population).
Is this the same as employment estimates?
No. This is a count of active licenses on the state register, not a BLS survey estimate of employment. Licensed capacity and estimated employment are different numbers.
How often is this updated?
The register is re-pulled and re-judged nightly. Every figure carries its as-of date.
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