Key Findings
- 47,779 contractors analyzed across 10+ cities
- Average AI Trust Score: 30.3/100 (median: 29)
- Only 0.6% of contractors score above 70 (excellent visibility)
- 6% have structured data (JSON-LD), meaning 94% are invisible to AI assistants
- 59% have a website listed
Score Distribution
The majority of contractors in Texas fall in the lower score ranges. This reflects a market where most businesses haven't optimized their online presence for AI discovery.
Score Distribution: Texas
Web Presence & AI Readability
59%
Have a Website
6%
Have JSON-LD
Top Performing Cities
These cities have the highest average AI Trust Scores in Texas, indicating contractors in these markets are more likely to be found by AI assistants.
Top Cities by Avg Score: Texas
| City | Businesses | Avg Score |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeway | 116 | 44.8 |
| Selma | 113 | 44.7 |
| Cedar Park | 308 | 44.4 |
| The Woodlands | 219 | 44.3 |
| Round Rock | 465 | 43.6 |
| Leon Valley | 26 | 43.5 |
| League City | 330 | 43.2 |
| Leander | 335 | 43.1 |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 15 | 42.7 |
| Horizon City | 37 | 42.4 |
Hiring in Texas?
By Industry Vertical
Different contractor types show distinct patterns in AI visibility. Roofers lead with an average score of 43.7. HVAC-R lag at 38.3.
| Vertical | Count | Avg Score | % Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | 5,474 | 30.3 | 0.9% |
| Electricians | 15,002 | 30 | 0.1% |
| HVAC | 13,798 | 21.2 | 0.2% |
| Roofers | 1,425 | 43.7 | 3.5% |
| Painters | 52 | 41.7 | 0% |
| Landscapers | 1,136 | 37.4 | 0.4% |
| General Contractors | 1,462 | 35.9 | 0.8% |
| Foundation | 264 | 40.5 | 1.1% |
| HVAC-R | 6 | 38.3 | 0% |
Performance Gap
The gap between top performers and the rest tells a clear story: the top 10% of contractors in Texas score 58 on average, with 131 reviews. The bottom 50% average just 19.5 with 3 reviews. That's a 40.1x difference in reviews alone.
Methodology
This report analyzes 47,779 contractor business listings in Texas. 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.