Key Findings
- 280 contractors analyzed across 3+ cities
- Average AI Trust Score: 9.1/100 (median: 0)
- Only 0% of contractors score above 70 (excellent visibility)
- 5% have structured data (JSON-LD), meaning 95% are invisible to AI assistants
- 100% have a website listed
Score Distribution
The majority of contractors in Pittsburgh fall in the lower score ranges. This reflects a market where most businesses haven't optimized their online presence for AI discovery.
Score Distribution: Pittsburgh
Web Presence & AI Readability
100%
Have a Website
5%
Have JSON-LD
Top Performing Cities
These cities have the highest average AI Trust Scores in Pittsburgh, indicating contractors in these markets are more likely to be found by AI assistants.
Top Cities by Avg Score: Pittsburgh
| City | Businesses | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 275 | 8.6 |
Hiring in Pittsburgh?
By Industry Vertical
Different contractor types show distinct patterns in AI visibility. Roofers lead with an average score of 10.4. Roofers lag at 10.4.
| Vertical | Count | Avg Score | % Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers | 5 | 10.4 | 0% |
Performance Gap
The gap between top performers and the rest tells a clear story: the top 10% of contractors in Pittsburgh score 57.8 on average, with 20 reviews. The bottom 50% average just 0 with 22 reviews. That's a 0.9x difference in reviews alone.
Methodology
This report analyzes 280 contractor business listings in Pittsburgh. 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.