Key Findings
- 1,827 contractors analyzed across 11+ cities
- Average AI Trust Score: 19.8/100 (median: 0)
- Only 1.2% of contractors score above 70 (excellent visibility)
- 13% have structured data (JSON-LD), meaning 87% are invisible to AI assistants
- 100% have a website listed
Score Distribution
The majority of contractors in Florida fall in the lower score ranges. This reflects a market where most businesses haven't optimized their online presence for AI discovery.
Score Distribution: Florida
Web Presence & AI Readability
100%
Have a Website
13%
Have JSON-LD
Top Performing Cities
These cities have the highest average AI Trust Scores in Florida, indicating contractors in these markets are more likely to be found by AI assistants.
Top Cities by Avg Score: Florida
| City | Businesses | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Gables | 12 | 48.2 |
| Coconut Grove | 10 | 36.8 |
| Tampa | 413 | 21.3 |
| Miami | 485 | 19.5 |
| Jacksonville | 456 | 19 |
| Orlando | 446 | 18.3 |
Hiring in Florida?
By Industry Vertical
Different contractor types show distinct patterns in AI visibility. General Contractors lead with an average score of 12.7. Landscapers lag at 29.3.
| Vertical | Count | Avg Score | % Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| HVAC | 6 | 11.3 | 0% |
| Roofers | 66 | 27.2 | 4.5% |
| Painters | 3 | 22.3 | 0% |
| Landscapers | 3 | 29.3 | 0% |
| General Contractors | 15 | 12.7 | 6.7% |
Performance Gap
The gap between top performers and the rest tells a clear story: the top 10% of contractors in Florida score 67.9 on average, with 54 reviews. The bottom 50% average just 0 with 26 reviews. That's a 2.1x difference in reviews alone.
Methodology
This report analyzes 1,827 contractor business listings in Florida. Each business is scored on three dimensions: Identity (business presence verification), Legitimacy (ratings, reviews, and credentials), and Readability (structured data for AI systems). Scores are capped at 100. Data is sourced from Google Maps and business websites, refreshed regularly.