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A top 5 market with bid estimates 7% below the typical state.
Short answer
Pennsylvania is in the top 5 of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of standby generators search demand, with 175 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $5.74, 7% below the typical state ($6.14).
BTop searches
What people in Pennsylvania search for
The most-searched standby generators terms in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| generac home generator | 1K-10K | $8.56 |
| whole house generator | 1K-10K | $8.03 |
| whole home generator | 1K-10K | $8.03 |
| full house generator | 1K-10K | $8.03 |
| whole house electric generator | 1K-10K | $8.03 |
| generator for entire house | 1K-10K | $8.03 |
| home generator | 1K-10K | $7.18 |
| generac | 1K-10K | $6.76 |
| generac company | 1K-10K | $6.76 |
| generator for house | 1K-10K | $6.29 |
| electric generator for home | 1K-10K | $6.29 |
| generac generator | 1K-10K | $6.26 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania
- C1 Bids track the typical state.A $5.74 median bid estimate sits close to the $6.14 typical-state figure.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $17.90 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 One of the broadest standby generators markets in the country.Expect heavy competition for the Map Pack in the major metros.What to doSpecific service pages and suburb-level relevance usually beat one broad page.
DHow Pennsylvania compares
Pennsylvania against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Florida | 191 | $10.00 | 72 |
| 3 | North Carolina | 182 | $6.41 | 130 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 175 | $5.74 | 119 |
| 5 | California | 169 | $5.15 | 38 |
| 6 | Illinois | 168 | $6.05 | 115 |
| 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:
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Other industries in Pennsylvania
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Foundation repair
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Mold testing and remediation
- Wildlife removal
- Fire sprinkler inspection
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Home additions
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Barndominiums
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Public adjusters
- Annuity sales
- Annuity surrender and exchange help
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Property management
- Short-term rental management
- Cash home buyers and investors
- Ranch and land brokers
- Stair lifts
- Home elevators
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Exotic hunting ranches
- Custom aquariums
- Industrial valves
- Shipbroking
- Warehouse racking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Pennsylvania, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology