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A lower-half market with bid estimates 35% above the typical state.
Short answer
Maine is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of standby generators search demand, with 47 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $8.30, 35% above the typical state ($6.14). Advertisers bid more here than in most states, which makes organic visibility worth more.
BTop searches
What people in Maine search for
The most-searched standby generators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| standby generator | 100-1K | $12.15 |
| home standby generator | 100-1K | $12.15 |
| automatic generators | 100-1K | $12.15 |
| standby electric generator | 100-1K | $12.15 |
| generators home generators | 100-1K | $12.15 |
| standby gen | 100-1K | $12.15 |
| generac dealers near meNear me | 100-1K | $11.94 |
| generac distributors near meNear me | 100-1K | $11.94 |
| generac generator | 100-1K | $11.43 |
| generac generator company | 100-1K | $11.43 |
| generac power generator | 100-1K | $11.43 |
| generac electric generator | 100-1K | $11.43 |
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 generator installer in Maine
- C1 Advertisers bid more here.At a $8.30 median top-of-page bid estimate, every ranking you earn in the Map Pack or organic results replaces clicks that are priced higher in Maine than in most states.What to doPut organic work first, and judge paid campaigns on cost per booked job, not cost per click.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $12.15 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 A mid-sized market.Maine sits in the middle of the national ranking.What to doPlan targets against the similar-sized states in the comparison below, not against the largest markets.
- C4 Search demand per resident is above the national average.Index 130, where 100 is the US average.What to doMore people search per capita here, which supports more aggressive growth targets.
DHow Maine compares
Maine against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Arkansas | 61 | $5.20 | 145 |
| 29 | Minnesota | 50 | $7.30 | 70 |
| 30 | Maine | 47 | $8.30 | 130 |
| 31 | Arizona | 46 | $3.86 | 51 |
| 32 | Oregon | 45 | $7.75 | 90 |
| Typical state (median) | $6.14 | 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 generator installers, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a generator installer get more customers?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Maine
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- 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