Most in-demand trades in Chicago, IL
Across 274 tracked pros in Chicago, Pest Control Technician is the most underserved trade (100/100 — fewer pros than demand — easier to win clients), while Roofer is the most saturated. Every trade is scored below.
Highest-demand trades in Chicago
No pest control technician pros serve Chicago yet
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- #1House Cleaner46 / ~7.7k pros100/100
- #2Handyman40 / ~14.8k pros100/100
- #3Electrician36 / ~7.3k pros100/100
- #4HVAC Technician20 / ~4.2k pros100/100
- #5Plumber18 / ~4.6k pros100/100
- #6Painter18 / ~3.1k pros100/100
- #7Landscaper17 / ~8.1k pros100/100
- #8Carpenter14 / ~5.9k pros100/100
- #9Pest Control Technician0 / ~1.3k pros100/100
- #10Appliance Repair Technician0 / ~364 pros100/100
- #11Pool & Spa Technician0 / ~212 pros100/100
- #12Smart Home Installer0 / ~827 pros100/100
- #13Foundation Specialist0 / ~451 pros100/100
- #14Concrete Mason0 / ~1.6k pros100/100
- #15Mover20 / ~1.8k pros99/100
- #16Roofer45 / ~1.1k pros98/100
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Open local directory0–100 demand score: methodology
Each trade is scored 0–100 by weighing local demand — estimated from BLS occupational employment, the city's population, and growth outlook — against how many pros already practise the trade here. Above 70 means demand outpaces the local pros, so it's easier to win clients; under 30 means saturated supply — harder to break in unless you specialise. Rebuilt nightly. (Demand is modeled from public data; a first-party signal from quote requests and searches is next.)
Note: the score reflects opportunity to win business, not how high the trade pays. For pay, see the salary comparison. Open salary table
- Which trade is most in demand in Chicago?
- Pest Control Technician, with a demand score of 100/100 (Underserved) — fewer pros than demand — easier to win clients. There are 0 Pest Control Technician pros tracked in Chicago.
- How is the demand score calculated?
- Each trade gets a 0–100 score weighing local demand — estimated from BLS occupational employment, population, and growth outlook — against how many pros already work this trade in the city. Above 70 means demand outpaces local supply; under 30 means a saturated market. Rebuilt nightly.