The AI boom isn't just a tech story, it's a trades story. Every data center needs massive electrical infrastructure to power and connect the servers driving artificial intelligence. And contractors in states with significant data center activity tend to be growing faster. We analyzed revenue data from electrical contractors on the ServiceTitan platform to understand how the growth of data center construction and maintenance across the United States correlates to demand for electrical work.
What the data shows
Nationally, electrical contractors who were active on ServiceTitan in both 2024 and 2025 grew their average revenue year over year, but that growth isn't evenly distributed. States at the center of the data center construction boom are seeing higher numbers. Virginia is home to more data centers than any other state and saw electrical contractor growth of 32.5%. Ohio, where Google and AWS have announced massive hyperscale campuses, grew 46.9%. Indiana, the site of multiple Meta facilities, surged 52.7%. The pattern is consistent across much of the map.
Why data centers matter for electrical contractors
AI data centers generate demand for commercial electrical work at every stage: new construction wiring, panel upgrades, transformer installations, generator systems for backup power, and ongoing maintenance. But the opportunity extends beyond the data centers themselves. As these facilities can strain local power grids, surrounding communities may need grid upgrades, substation work, and capacity expansions which can create additional demand for electrical contractors in those regions.
What this means for your business
Whether you're already doing commercial electrical work or thinking about expanding into it, the data center boom represents a generational opportunity for electrical contractors. And data centers don't just need electrical work during construction, they require ongoing maintenance, capacity expansions, and grid support work for years after they open. Getting established in a data center market early creates a long-term revenue stream.
The workforce gap is the other side of this story
The demand for electrical work is growing, but the supply of electricians isn't keeping pace. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects roughly 81,000 electrician openings annually over the next decade. The apprenticeship pipeline is growing but isn't filling the gap fast enough. Data center construction only intensifies this pressure. These are large, complex projects that pull experienced commercial electricians out of the broader market for months or years at a time. The contractors who thrive in this environment will be the ones who get the most out of the team they have and strategically recruit and hire new talent.
How ServiceTitan helps commercial electrical contractors grow
Electrical contractors winning work in the data center boom need tools built for the complexity of commercial operations. ServiceTitan gives you the platform to manage larger projects, coordinate bigger crews, track commercial job profitability, and present professional estimates that win commercial bids. From dispatching and scheduling to invoicing and reporting, ServiceTitan helps electrical contractors run more efficiently so they can take on more work. And with AI built from the ground up for the trades, ServiceTitan is helping contractors work smarter every day. See exactly where your growth opportunities are and have the tools to go after them.
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Explore the data by state. The table below shows electrical contractor growth alongside the number of data centers in each state.
State | Data Centers | Electrical Contractor Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 665 | 32.5% |
| California | 644 | 4.6% |
| Texas | 576 | 4.8% |
| Illinois | 459 | 1.7% |
| New York | 300 | -13.80% |
| Florida | 250 | 10.9% |
| Arizona | 200 | 3.4% |
| Oregon | 180 | 9.0% |
| Washington | 150 | 22.6% |
| Georgia | 140 | 24.1% |
| Nevada | 120 | 23.0% |
| Ohio | 110 | 46.9% |
| New Jersey | 100 | -3.90% |
| District of Columbia | 100 | -6.50% |
| Pennsylvania | 90 | 14.8% |
| Michigan | 80 | -3.60% |
| North Carolina | 70 | 16.0% |
| Massachusetts | 60 | -7.80% |
| Maryland | 55 | 17.8% |
| Colorado | 50 | 9.4% |
| Minnesota | 45 | 24.8% |
| Missouri | 40 | -0.20% |
| Indiana | 35 | 52.7% |
| Tennessee | 30 | 19.2% |
| Alabama | 28 | 7.4% |
| South Carolina | 26 | 17.1% |
| Wisconsin | 25 | -6.50% |
| Utah | 24 | 32.4% |
| Kansas | 22 | 32.6% |
| Oklahoma | 20 | 7.0% |
| Louisiana | 18 | -16.90% |
| Iowa | 17 | 9.3% |
| Kentucky | 16 | 11.5% |
| Connecticut | 15 | 3.6% |
| Arkansas | 14 | 7.2% |
| New Mexico | 12 | -49.40% |
| Mississippi | 11 | 27.5% |
| West Virginia | 10 | 13.6% |
| Nebraska | 9 | 98.9% |
| Idaho | 8 | -4.20% |
| Maine | 6 | -21.00% |
| Rhode Island | 5 | 10.5% |
| New Hampshire | 5 | 17.0% |
| Alaska | 3 | -2.10% |
| Delaware | 3 | -27.40% |
| South Dakota | 2 | -3.50% |
| Vermont | 2 | 56.8% |
| Wyoming | 1 | -35.30% |
*Hawaii, Montana, and North Dakota were excluded due to small sample sets.
Based on ServiceTitan internal data for electrical-industry contractors who were active on the ServiceTitan platform in both 2024 and 2025 (e.g., same-store analysis), with growth metrics normalized by average revenue-per-contractor. The correlation between electrical contractor growth and data center construction is observational, as multiple factors can contribute to regional electrical demand. Data center counts are sourced from publicly available databases as of December 2025, and have not been independently verified.
