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A top 5 market with bid estimates 34% below the typical state.
Short answer
Pennsylvania is in the top 5 of 50 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of concrete search demand, with 215 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $6.09, 34% below the typical state ($9.26). Advertisers bid less here than in most states.
BTop searches
What people in Pennsylvania search for
The most-searched concrete 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 |
|---|---|---|
| paver contractors near meNear me | 1K-10K | $20.00 |
| concrete contractors near meNear me | 1K-10K | $17.33 |
| cement contractors near meNear me | 1K-10K | $17.33 |
| concrete companies near meNear me | 1K-10K | $13.83 |
| concreters near meNear me | 1K-10K | $12.23 |
| stamped concrete patio | 1K-10K | $7.00 |
| pressed concrete patio | 1K-10K | $7.00 |
| stamped cement patio | 1K-10K | $7.00 |
| embossed concrete patio | 1K-10K | $7.00 |
| stamped concrete | 1K-10K | $4.63 |
| cost to replace asphalt driveway | 1K-10K | $4.63 |
| pressed concrete | 1K-10K | $4.63 |
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 concrete contractor in Pennsylvania
- C1 Bids run below the typical state.A $6.09 median bid estimate is 34% 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 $16.50 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 concrete 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.
- C4 5 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 Search demand per resident is above the national average.Index 143, where 100 is the US average.What to doMore people search per capita here, which supports more aggressive growth targets.
DHow Pennsylvania compares
Pennsylvania against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Florida | 293 | $10.70 | 119 |
| 4 | New York | 250 | $5.16 | 113 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 215 | $6.09 | 143 |
| 6 | Ohio | 204 | $6.96 | 167 |
| 7 | Illinois | 197 | $7.33 | 130 |
| Typical state (median) | $9.26 | 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 concrete contractors, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a concrete contractor get more leads?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
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
- Standby generators
- Mold testing and remediation
- Wildlife removal
- Fire sprinkler inspection
- Remodeling
- 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