US Trade Professional Statistics (August 2026)
Original data compiled by Lynknester from 17,384 verified Google Business listings across 130 US cities. Free to cite with attribution to Lynknester Worldwide (https://lynknesterworldwide.com/directory/stats).
Key findings
17,384 verified trade professionals are listed across 130 US cities as of August 2026.
The average Google rating across all verified pros is 4.83 out of 5 (17,073 rated businesses).
Roofers hold the highest average rating of any trade: ★ 4.89.
91% of verified trade businesses maintain their own website.
Fort Worth has the deepest vetted-pro bench with 224 professionals.
By trade
| Trade | Verified pros | Avg Google rating | Have a website |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 2,377 | ★ 4.87 | 94% |
| Landscapers | 2,288 | ★ 4.74 | 93% |
| Roofers | 2,230 | ★ 4.89 | 95% |
| Plumbers | 2,227 | ★ 4.82 | 95% |
| HVAC Contractors | 2,151 | ★ 4.88 | 95% |
| Electricians | 2,146 | ★ 4.83 | 88% |
| Painters | 1,997 | ★ 4.88 | 92% |
| Carpenters | 1,947 | ★ 4.73 | 78% |
| Junk Removal Companies | 6 | — | 0% |
| House Cleaners | 6 | — | 0% |
| Movers | 2 | — | 0% |
| Chimney Sweeps | 1 | — | 0% |
| Appliance Repair Pros | 1 | — | 0% |
| Insulation Contractors | 1 | — | 0% |
| Flooring Contractors | 1 | — | 0% |
| Fencing Contractors | 1 | — | 0% |
| Property Maintenance Pros | 1 | — | 0% |
| Restoration Companies | 1 | — | 0% |
Top 15 cities by verified pros
| City | Verified pros | Avg Google rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth, TX | 224 | ★ 4.88 |
| Bakersfield | 171 | ★ 4.76 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 170 | ★ 4.86 |
| Miami, FL | 167 | ★ 4.87 |
| Atlanta | 163 | ★ 4.85 |
| Naples | 162 | ★ 4.89 |
| Boise | 162 | ★ 4.87 |
| Las Vegas | 162 | ★ 4.83 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 162 | ★ 4.87 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | 162 | ★ 4.86 |
| Denver | 161 | ★ 4.83 |
| Indianapolis | 161 | ★ 4.86 |
| Colorado Springs | 161 | ★ 4.84 |
| San Antonio | 161 | ★ 4.87 |
| Tampa, FL | 161 | ★ 4.82 |
Methodology: statistics are computed live from Lynknester's directory of verified trade businesses, sourced from public Google Business data. Updated continuously; page cached hourly.
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