Key Findings
- 16,902 contractors analyzed across 50+ cities
- Average AI Trust Score: 35.7/100 (median: 37)
- Only 1.7% of contractors score above 70 (excellent visibility)
- 16% have structured data (JSON-LD), meaning 84% are invisible to AI assistants
- 100% 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
100%
Have a Website
16%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Haslet | 6 | 47.2 |
| Round Rock | 378 | 47 |
| Cedar Park | 267 | 46.4 |
| Leander | 262 | 46 |
| Bastrop | 162 | 45.7 |
| The Woodlands | 201 | 45.7 |
| Lakeway | 113 | 45.2 |
| Selma | 107 | 45.2 |
| League City | 293 | 45.1 |
| Georgetown | 314 | 45 |
Hiring in Texas?
By Industry Vertical
Different contractor types show distinct patterns in AI visibility. Plumbers lead with an average score of 42.3. HVAC-R lag at 38.3.
| Vertical | Count | Avg Score | % Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | 991 | 42.3 | 5.1% |
| Electricians | 1,031 | 36.1 | 1.8% |
| HVAC | 1,381 | 40.2 | 2.5% |
| Roofers | 1,425 | 40 | 3.5% |
| Painters | 52 | 41.1 | 0% |
| Landscapers | 1,136 | 35.1 | 0.4% |
| General Contractors | 1,460 | 34.1 | 0.7% |
| Foundation | 264 | 39.1 | 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 69.7 on average, with 239 reviews. The bottom 50% average just 22 with 136 reviews. That's a 1.8x difference in reviews alone.
Methodology
This report analyzes 16,902 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.