Licensed Electricians in Watsonville, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-10 Electrical Contractor
- 41licensed electricians
- 40active (Clear)
- 2.4%with a suspension
- 56.1%workers' comp exempt
- 12.8 yrsmedian time licensed
- 43.9%corp / LLC / partnership (56.1% sole owner)
- 1new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Watsonville is home to 41 electricians in CSLB's license file, ranking #2 of 5 Santa Cruz County cities for this trade. 97.6% are Clear.
56.1% report a workers' comp exemption, 4.8 points higher than the statewide figure for electricians (51.3%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 2.4%, is 1 points lower than the Santa Cruz County rate for the same license (3.4%).
The median electrician here has held a license for 12.8 years (less than the statewide median of 14.7), and 1 license was issued in the last 12 months.
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 Watsonville
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 41 Watsonville listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-10 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 2.4% of Watsonville listings here already show a suspension.
- Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Since 56.1% of Watsonville electricians claim a workers' comp exemption, ask who will actually do the work. Hiring checklist.
All 41 electricians in Watsonville
Watsonville 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.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Construction Company | 89 | Clear | 97 | Insured | On file |
| Central Electric Company | 246326 | Clear | 59 | Insured | On file |
| Pajaro Valley Electric INC | 246744 | Clear | 59 | Insured | On file |
| Santos Electric & General Bldg Contractor | 345122 | Clear | 49 | Exempt | On file |
| Hoover Johnny Construction | 390528 | Clear | 46 | Exempt | On file |
| Bud's Electric INC | 434094 | Clear | 43 | Exempt | On file |
| Globus Electric | 516341 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Meza Electric | 608697 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Moreno Roofing & Solar | 622514 | Clear | 35 | Insured | On file |
| Corralitos Electric Company | 657740 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Varni Darrel Electric INC | 735622 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Cyclops Electrical Systems | 744705 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Community Green Builders INC | 771463 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Central Coast Energy Services INC | 830815 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Pacific Guild Electric | 889256 | Clear | 19 | Exempt | On file |
| Green Lantern Electric | 915568 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Toro Electric | 918116 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| R S Electric | 923414 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| C B Electric | 931276 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Taylor Justin Electric | 990099 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| Rodriguez Ronald | 998023 | Clear | 12 | Exempt | On file |
| H D Electric | 1003494 | Clear | 11 | Exempt | On file |
| Granite Industrial INC | 1004777 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Apex C10 INC | 1058743 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Ullman Rory Electric CO | 1061329 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Armstrong Tom Electric | 1079585 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Empire Bros INC | 1089521 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| Watsonville Electric | 1094677 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Watts-On Electric CO | 1096757 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Ega Networks INC | 1100191 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Sun State Solar | 1105739 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| West Current Electric | 1105337 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Elevated Electrical Solutions | 1109422 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Granite - Griffith A Joint Venture | 1112031 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| One Way Electric | 1113891 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Mc Electric | 1117307 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Kendall Electric | 1119212 | Clear | 2 | Insured | On file |
| Low Voltage Electronics | 1142414 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Power Source Resistant Electrical | 1143080 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Phase Three Electric | 1146612 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Pajaro Valley Construction | 309663 | Susp: contractor's bond | 51 | Exempt | On file |
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 Watsonville?
CSLB's current public file lists 41 electricians with a Watsonville mailing address. 40 have a Clear status, and 90.2% 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?
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). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.
How do I check an electrician's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Watsonville electricians, 56.1% are exempt (no employees), 43.9% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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