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ABottom line
A lower-half market with bid estimates 1% above the typical state.
Short answer
Utah is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of standby generators search demand, with 29 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $6.18, 1% above the typical state ($6.14).
BTop searches
What people in Utah search for
The most-searched standby generators terms in Utah, 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 Utah | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| home standby generator | 100-1K | $8.63 |
| generac home generator | 100-1K | $7.65 |
| generac generator | 100-1K | $6.80 |
| generac generator company | 100-1K | $6.80 |
| generac power generator | 100-1K | $6.80 |
| generac electric generator | 100-1K | $6.80 |
| generac gen | 100-1K | $6.80 |
| generac genset | 100-1K | $6.80 |
| home generator | 100-1K | $6.69 |
| backup generator for home | 100-1K | $6.59 |
| emergency generator for homeUrgent | 100-1K | $6.59 |
| house backup generator | 100-1K | $6.59 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Utah, 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 Utah
- C1 Bids track the typical state.A $6.18 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 $6.80 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 Urgent searches make the top list.Response speed decides who wins those calls.What to doAnswer live, and have after-hours coverage.
- C5 Search demand per resident is below the national average.Index 32, where 100 is the US average.What to doPlan targets on the state’s own numbers, not national averages.
DHow Utah compares
Utah against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | West Virginia | 41 | $5.00 | 208 |
| 36 | Nevada | 30 | $5.81 | 36 |
| 37 | Utah | 29 | $6.18 | 32 |
| 38 | Nebraska | 26 | $4.00 | 50 |
| 39 | Idaho | 24 | $5.93 | 47 |
| 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 Utah
- 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
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- 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
- Ranch and land brokers
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- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Utah, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology