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A lower-half market with bid estimates 75% below the typical state.
Short answer
Maine is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of plumbing search demand, with 38 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $5.02, 75% below the typical state ($20.13). Advertisers bid less here than in most states.
BTop searches
What people in Maine search for
The most-searched plumbing terms in Maine, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Maine | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| plumber | 1K-10K | $32.20 |
| septic pumping near meNear me | 1K-10K | $8.27 |
| plumbing and heating near meNear me | 100-1K | $42.13 |
| plumbing companies near meNear me | 100-1K | $28.11 |
| emergency plumberUrgent | 100-1K | $23.58 |
| drain cleaning | 100-1K | $14.28 |
| septic tank pumping | 100-1K | $9.62 |
| septic service near meNear me | 100-1K | $7.58 |
| septic maintenance near meNear me | 100-1K | $7.58 |
| septic system pumping near meNear me | 100-1K | $6.31 |
| 1000 gallon septic tank | 100-1K | $5.49 |
| septic drain field | 100-1K | $5.02 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Maine, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a plumbing company in Maine
- C1 Bids run below the typical state.A $5.02 median bid estimate is 75% under the typical state. Bid estimates are not what a lead costs.What to doTest any paid campaign on cost per booked job before scaling it.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $28.11 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 Total demand is modest.Each lead carries more weight, so tracking every one to a booked job matters more than chasing volume.What to doOne well-built site with strong service pages can often cover the whole state.
- C4 6 of the top 12 terms are "near me" searches.Proximity drives a large share of demand.What to doYour Google Business Profile, service area and reviews carry real weight.
- C5 Urgent searches make the top list.Response speed decides who wins those calls.What to doAnswer live, and have after-hours coverage.
DHow Maine compares
Maine against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Idaho | 43 | $61.42 | 49 |
| 39 | West Virginia | 43 | $8.62 | 55 |
| 40 | Maine | 38 | $5.02 | 87 |
| 41 | Nebraska | 38 | $27.26 | 44 |
| 42 | Rhode Island | 33 | $20.37 | 71 |
| Typical state (median) | $20.13 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for plumbing companies, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a plumbing company get more leads?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Maine
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Remodeling
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Financial advisors
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Custom aquariums
- Shipbroking
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Maine, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology