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A lower-half market with bid estimates 26% above the typical state.
Short answer
Oregon is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of standby generators search demand, with 45 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $7.75, 26% 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 Oregon search for
The most-searched standby generators terms in Oregon, 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 Oregon | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| generac generator | 1K-10K | $7.75 |
| generac generator company | 1K-10K | $7.75 |
| generac power generator | 1K-10K | $7.75 |
| generac electric generator | 1K-10K | $7.75 |
| generac gen | 1K-10K | $7.75 |
| generac genset | 1K-10K | $7.75 |
| home generator | 100-1K | $8.00 |
| generator for house | 100-1K | $8.00 |
| backup generator for home | 100-1K | $8.00 |
| backup generator | 100-1K | $8.00 |
| home standby generator | 100-1K | $8.00 |
| electric generator for home | 100-1K | $8.00 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Oregon, 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 Oregon
- C1 Advertisers bid more here.At a $7.75 median top-of-page bid estimate, every ranking you earn in the Map Pack or organic results replaces clicks that are priced higher in Oregon 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 $8.00 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.
DHow Oregon compares
Oregon against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Maine | 47 | $8.30 | 130 |
| 31 | Arizona | 46 | $3.86 | 51 |
| 32 | Oregon | 45 | $7.75 | 90 |
| 33 | Kansas | 44 | $5.52 | 58 |
| 34 | Iowa | 41 | $4.74 | 125 |
| 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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Google Ads Keyword Planner, Oregon, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology