2026 Industry Benchmarks

Is Your Rating Above or Below Average?

Real data from 1440+ businesses across 21 industries. Find your benchmark below — then see exactly what's dragging your rating down.

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Where Does Your Industry Stand?

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Highest Rated Industry

B2B & Professional Services

Median: 4.9

Lowest Rated Industry

Hospitality & Travel

Median: 4.0

Overall Average

4.6

Across all industries

Overall Median

4.7

Across all industries

Industry Rating Benchmarks

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Auto Services

4.6 Median
4.5 Average
4.7 75th %ile

Vehicle-related services including maintenance, repair, and sales.

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B2B & Professional Services

4.9 Median
4.6 Average
5.0 75th %ile

Business-to-business, technology, and professional consulting services.

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Childcare, Camps & Education

4.7 Median
4.6 Average
4.8 75th %ile

Services for child development, education, and youth programs.

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Cleaning & Environmental

4.9 Median
4.8 Average
4.9 75th %ile

Cleaning and environmental maintenance services.

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Community & Nonprofit

4.5 Median
4.5 Average
4.6 75th %ile

Organizations serving community needs and social causes.

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Construction & Trades

4.9 Median
4.7 Average
4.9 75th %ile

Building, renovation, and specialized trade services.

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Entertainment & Recreation

4.4 Median
4.4 Average
4.6 75th %ile

Venues and services for entertainment and leisure activities.

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Event Services

4.8 Median
4.8 Average
5.0 75th %ile

Businesses specializing in planning and supporting events.

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Fitness & Sports

4.7 Median
4.6 Average
4.9 75th %ile

Facilities and services for physical fitness, sports, and recreation.

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Funeral, Burial & End-of-Life

4.7 Median
4.6 Average
4.9 75th %ile

Services related to death care and memorial services.

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Healthcare & Wellness

4.3 Median
4.2 Average
4.8 75th %ile

Medical and health-related services focused on patient care and wellness.

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Home Services

4.9 Median
4.9 Average
5.0 75th %ile

Professional services for home maintenance, repair, and improvement.

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Hospitality & Travel

4.0 Median
4.0 Average
4.5 75th %ile

Accommodation and travel-related services.

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Legal, Financial & Insurance

4.9 Median
4.8 Average
5.0 75th %ile

Professional services for legal, financial planning, and insurance needs.

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Moving & Storage

4.8 Median
4.6 Average
4.9 75th %ile

Services for relocating and storing personal or business property.

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Personal Care, Beauty & Med Spas

4.6 Median
4.6 Average
4.8 75th %ile

Services focused on personal grooming, beauty, and aesthetic treatments.

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Real Estate & Property Mgmt

4.8 Median
4.7 Average
4.9 75th %ile

Services related to buying, selling, and managing real estate.

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Religious & Spiritual

4.8 Median
4.7 Average
4.8 75th %ile

Places of worship and spiritual services.

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Restaurants & Food Services

4.6 Median
4.6 Average
4.7 75th %ile

Establishments serving prepared food and beverages.

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Retail & Food/Beverage Stores

4.4 Median
4.3 Average
4.6 75th %ile

Retail establishments selling food, beverages, and consumer goods.

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Transportation

4.8 Median
4.4 Average
4.9 75th %ile

Services for moving people and goods.

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Veterinary & Pet Services

4.7 Median
4.6 Average
4.8 75th %ile

Businesses providing care, products, and services for pets and animals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often are these benchmarks updated?

We update our Google review rating benchmarks quarterly — in January, April, July, and October — to ensure you have access to current industry standards.

What constitutes a good Google review rating?

A "good" rating varies by industry. Generally, ratings above your industry's median (50th percentile) indicate above-average performance. Ratings at or above the 75th percentile are considered excellent.

How many businesses are included in each benchmark?

Each industry benchmark includes data from 300 businesses, ensuring statistical significance and representation across different market segments.

Can I download the raw benchmark data?

Yes, the current benchmark data is available in JSON format. Download the current benchmarks JSON file. Contact us for academic or research access to complete historical data.

Why do some industries have higher average ratings?

Rating patterns vary by industry due to customer expectations, service complexity, and review behavior. Service-based industries often see higher ratings due to more personal interactions, while high-volume transactional businesses may see more varied ratings.

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The free sample gives you an AI-generated executive summary based on your most recent reviews. The full $99 report analyzes up to 300 reviews over 3 years, with sentiment trends, complaint heatmaps, competitor comparisons, and a prioritized action plan delivered as a professional PDF.

Benchmark Methodology

Data Collection Process

Our Google review rating benchmarks are compiled through systematic analysis of publicly available Google Business Profile data. We collect and analyze review ratings from businesses across the United States to establish industry-specific performance standards.

Statistical Approach

  • Sample Size: 300 businesses per industry category
  • Geographic Coverage: Major metropolitan areas across all US states
  • Update Frequency: Quarterly data refresh (January, April, July, October)
  • Data Points: Median, Average, Minimum, Maximum, and 75th percentile ratings

Industry Classification

Businesses are categorized into 21 distinct industries based on their primary Google Business Profile category. Each industry grouping represents similar business types with comparable customer review patterns.

Quality Assurance

We ensure data quality by:

  • Excluding businesses with fewer than 10 reviews to ensure statistical significance
  • Verifying business categories through multiple data points
  • Removing duplicate or inactive business listings
  • Cross-referencing ratings with business operational status

Last updated: April 30, 2026