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An upper-half market with bid estimates 35% below the typical state.
Short answer
Wisconsin is in the upper half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of plumbing search demand, with 139 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $13.01, 35% below the typical state ($20.13). Advertisers bid less here than in most states.
BTop searches
What people in Wisconsin search for
The most-searched plumbing terms in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| plumbers near meNear me | 10K-100K | $59.82 |
| sump pump repairs | 1K-10K | $52.58 |
| drain cleaning | 1K-10K | $25.30 |
| septic tank pumping | 1K-10K | $13.01 |
| septic pumping near meNear me | 1K-10K | $13.01 |
| septic tank maintenance | 1K-10K | $9.68 |
| septic system maintenance | 1K-10K | $9.68 |
| septic tank care | 1K-10K | $9.68 |
| septic tank pumping services | 1K-10K | $8.08 |
| septic tank installation cost | 1K-10K | $6.68 |
| septic system installation cost | 1K-10K | $6.68 |
| emergency plumberUrgent | 100-1K | $80.23 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin
- C1 Bids run below the typical state.A $13.01 median bid estimate is 35% 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 $52.58 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.Wisconsin 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 Urgent searches make the top list.Response speed decides who wins those calls.What to doAnswer live, and have after-hours coverage.
DHow Wisconsin compares
Wisconsin against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Maryland | 143 | $20.13 | 121 |
| 23 | Minnesota | 142 | $24.47 | 116 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | 139 | $13.01 | 106 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | 126 | $22.54 | 123 |
| 26 | Kentucky | 113 | $19.89 | 86 |
| 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 Wisconsin
- 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
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- 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
- Cash home buyers and investors
- Ranch and land brokers
- Stair lifts
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Industrial valves
- Shipbroking
- Chemical and ingredient suppliers
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Wisconsin, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology