State of the Plumbers Industry
First-party data on 3,293 plumbers providers across 199 cities and 44 states, with 3,253,593 Google reviews analyzed.
3,293
Active Providers
199
Cities Covered
4.82
Avg Google Rating
3,253,593
Reviews Analyzed
Key findings
The Plumbers market tracked in this report covers 3,293 active providers across 199 cities and 44 states, drawn from public Google Business Profiles. Together those providers carry 3,253,593 Google reviews and an average rating of 4.82 / 5.
Quality is concentrated at the top of the distribution: 79.5% of providers hold a 4.8★ or higher rating, while 0.3% rate below 3.0★. Searchers on this directory routinely surface the highly rated tier first, so claimed and well-rated listings carry an outsized share of inbound visibility.
On contactability, 99.5% of plumbers publish a phone number and 92.4% link a website on their public profile. Owners that fill both fields capture noticeably more direct contact attempts than competitors with partial profiles — a gap the free claim flow exists to close.
Rating Distribution
Share of plumbers providers by Google Business Profile star rating. Based on 3,283 providers with at least one review.
Top 10 Cities by Provider Count
| # | City | Providers | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron, OH | 20 | ★ 4.78 |
| 2 | Charleston, SC | 20 | ★ 4.85 |
| 3 | Clarksville, TN | 20 | ★ 4.84 |
| 4 | Tampa, FL | 20 | ★ 4.81 |
| 5 | Lubbock, TX | 20 | ★ 4.84 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | 20 | ★ 4.87 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | 20 | ★ 4.83 |
| 8 | Seattle, WA | 20 | ★ 4.86 |
| 9 | Amarillo, TX | 20 | ★ 4.75 |
| 10 | Madison, WI | 20 | ★ 4.82 |
States Ranked by Provider Count
Provider Contactability
Share of plumbers providers with a listed phone number or website on their public Google Business Profile.
With Phone Number
99.5%With Website
92.4%Methodology
Data pulled from public Google Business Profiles for plumbers across the United States market. Only active listings with a valid location are counted. Star ratings reflect current Google averages; review counts sum across every profile. Full editorial and ranking methodology is published on our how-we-rank page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many plumbers are tracked in this report?
3,293 active plumbers across 199 cities in 44 states. Data pulled from Google Business Profiles and refreshed regularly.
What is the average Google rating for plumbers?
The nationwide average is 4.82/5 stars across 3,253,593 Google reviews. 79.5% of providers hold a 4.8★ or higher rating.
Which states have the most plumbers?
Top states by provider count: California (637), Texas (379), Florida (214), Arizona (161), North Carolina (119).
How often is this data refreshed?
The aggregate report regenerates hourly from live Supabase queries. Provider-level data refreshes on rolling Google Business Profile syncs.