What are the main factors that influence a Search Engine Optimization's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Search Engine Optimization's salary?

A Search Engine Optimization's salary grows with experience: a Search Engine Optimization (2-4 years)earns $74,608, a Search Engine Optimization Specialist II (4-7 years)earns $90,227, a Search Engine Optimization Specialist III (7+ years)earns $118,005, a Search Engine Optimization Manager (7+ years)earns $110,726,

What are the highest paying states for a Search Engine Optimization?

Search Engine Optimization salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Search Engine Optimization roles are District of Columbia $88,108, California $87,774, Massachusetts $86,604. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Search Engine Optimization roles make?

Salaries for Search Engine Optimization level roles vary by specialization: Search Engine Optimization Product Manager: $132,186; Search Engine Optimization Marketing Manager: $127,366; Search Engine Optimization Specialist III: $127,185; Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director: $124,811; Search Engine Optimization Expert - Team Lead: $124,147.

Search Engine Optimization Salary in Alabama

How much does a Search Engine Optimization make in Alabama?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Search Engine Optimization in Alabama is $73,132 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Search Engine Optimization's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,772
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,203 to $82,365
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,895

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,365	$6,864	$1,584	$40
Average	$73,132	$6,094	$1,406	$35
25th Percentile	$66,203	$5,517	$1,273	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Search Engine Optimization Salaries

A Search Engine Optimization's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Search Engine Optimization Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Search Engine Optimizations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,108.
California: $87,774.
Massachusetts: $86,604.

District of Columbia $88,108 California $87,774 Massachusetts $86,604 Washington $86,286 New Jersey $86,254 Alaska $86,143 Connecticut $85,045 New York $84,599

Hawaii $83,174 Rhode Island $82,506 Maryland $82,052 Minnesota $81,432 Colorado $81,193 Illinois $81,113 Oregon $80,811 Delaware $80,588

New Hampshire $80,448 Virginia $80,135 Pennsylvania $79,219 Nevada $78,758 North Dakota $78,607 Michigan $78,368 Wisconsin $78,280 Vermont $78,105

Texas $77,620 Maine $77,588 Arizona $77,540 Ohio $77,485 Georgia $76,753 Indiana $76,387 Wyoming $76,315 Utah $76,203

Iowa $76,156 Kansas $75,774 Louisiana $75,662 North Carolina $75,623 Missouri $75,607 Florida $75,296 Montana $75,129 Nebraska $74,970

Kentucky $74,882 South Carolina $74,564 Tennessee $74,365 Idaho $74,286 New Mexico $73,705 Oklahoma $73,577 Alabama $73,108 South Dakota $72,320

Arkansas $71,890 West Virginia $71,660 Mississippi $70,967

Top Paying Cities for Search Engine Optimizations

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

West Greene: $71,644
Jasper: $73,442
Addison: $72,630

West Greene, AL $71,644 Jasper, AL $73,442 Addison, AL $72,630 Arley, AL $73,514 Bankston, AL $71,644 Bear Creek, AL $67,983 Beaverton, AL $67,132 Belk, AL $69,567

Berry, AL $73,036 Brilliant, AL $67,553 Carbon Hill, AL $73,219 Cordova, AL $73,410 Delmar, AL $67,983 Detroit, AL $67,132 Double Springs, AL $67,983 Eldridge, AL $73,219

Fayette, AL $70,148 Glen Allen, AL $70,028 Goodsprings, AL $73,323 Guin, AL $67,132 Hackleburg, AL $67,983 Haleyville, AL $67,983 Hamilton, AL $67,553 Hodges, AL $67,983

Houston, AL $73,514 Kansas, AL $72,933 Kennedy, AL $69,384 Lynn, AL $71,477 Millport, AL $68,874 Natural Bridge, AL $67,983 Nauvoo, AL $73,219 Oakman, AL $73,243

Parrish, AL $73,315 Phil Campbell, AL $67,983 Red Bay, AL $67,983 Sipsey, AL $73,514 Pinson, AL $73,856 Pleasant Grove, AL $74,150 Quinton, AL $73,474 Ragland, AL $73,514

Remlap, AL $73,514 Riverside, AL $73,514 Rockford, AL $70,012 Saginaw, AL $73,808 Sayre, AL $73,808 Shannon, AL $74,150 Shelby, AL $73,124 Siluria, AL $73,808

Springville, AL $73,514 Sterrett, AL $73,768 Sumiton, AL $73,657 Sycamore, AL $73,514 Sylacauga, AL $73,514 Talladega, AL $73,514 Thorsby, AL $71,660 Trafford, AL $73,641

Trussville, AL $73,936 Union Grove, AL $76,434 Vandiver, AL $73,808 Vincent, AL $73,514 Vinemont, AL $76,394 Warrior, AL $73,681 Watson, AL $74,063 Wattsville, AL $73,514

Weogufka, AL $70,633 West Blocton, AL $73,172 Westover, AL $73,896 Wilsonville, AL $73,514 Wilton, AL $73,323 Woodstock, AL $73,219 Birmingham, AL $74,150 Moody, AL $73,729

Adamsville, AL $74,150 Adger, AL $73,323 Alabaster, AL $73,729 Alexander City, AL $70,012 Allgood, AL $73,514 Alpine, AL $73,514 Alton, AL $73,936 Arab, AL $76,394

Baileyton, AL $76,394 Bessemer, AL $74,023 Blountsville, AL $74,620 Bon Air, AL $73,514 Bremen, AL $73,514 Brent, AL $73,044 Brierfield, AL $73,243 Brookside, AL $74,150

Burnwell, AL $73,729 Calera, AL $73,466 Cardiff, AL $74,111 Centreville, AL $73,084 Chelsea, AL $73,856 Childersburg, AL $73,514 Clanton, AL $70,402 Clay, AL $73,768

Cleveland, AL $73,514 Columbiana, AL $73,514 Clopton, AL $67,880 Marion Junction, AL $71,469 Minter, AL $70,012 Morvin, AL $72,400 Myrtlewood, AL $72,933 Nanafalia, AL $72,933

Newbern, AL $72,933 Oak Hill, AL $70,012 Orrville, AL $70,012 Pine Apple, AL $70,012 Pine Hill, AL $71,469 Safford, AL $71,469 Sardis, AL $70,012 Sawyerville, AL $72,933

Sweet Water, AL $72,933 Thomaston, AL $72,933 Thomasville, AL $71,604 Tyler, AL $70,012 Uniontown, AL $72,933 Stanton, AL $70,012 Randolph, AL $72,638 Lawley, AL $72,678

Opelika, AL $69,797 Auburn, AL $69,797 Auburn University, AL $69,797 Camp Hill, AL $69,861 Cottonton, AL $69,797 Cusseta, AL $69,837 Dadeville, AL $70,012 Valley, AL $69,797

Five Points, AL $69,797 Fort Mitchell, AL $70,355 Hatchechubbee, AL $69,869 Holy Trinity, AL $69,869 Hurtsboro, AL $69,797 Jacksons Gap, AL $70,012 Lafayette, AL $69,797 Lanett, AL $69,797

Loachapoka, AL $69,853 Notasulga, AL $69,909 Phenix City, AL $70,355 Pittsview, AL $69,869 Salem, AL $70,171 Seale, AL $70,092 Smiths Station, AL $70,355 Waverly, AL $69,797

Bellamy, AL $72,933 Butler, AL $72,933 Cuba, AL $70,028 Gilbertown, AL $71,874 Jachin, AL $72,933 Lisman, AL $72,933 Melvin, AL $71,874 Needham, AL $72,400

Pennington, AL $72,933 Silas, AL $71,874 Cook Springs, AL $73,514 Crane Hill, AL $73,514 Cropwell, AL $73,514 Cullman, AL $75,368 Docena, AL $74,150 Dolomite, AL $74,150

Dora, AL $73,593 Empire, AL $73,514 Fairfield, AL $74,150 Fultondale, AL $74,150 Garden City, AL $73,514 Gardendale, AL $74,150 Goodwater, AL $70,012 Graysville, AL $74,111

Green Pond, AL $73,203 Hanceville, AL $74,087 Harpersville, AL $73,514 Hayden, AL $73,514 Helena, AL $73,896 Hollins, AL $73,514 Holly Pond, AL $75,782 Jemison, AL $72,487

Joppa, AL $76,394 Kellyton, AL $70,012 Kimberly, AL $73,856 Leeds, AL $73,936 Lincoln, AL $73,514 Locust Fork, AL $73,514 Logan, AL $75,432 Mc Calla, AL $73,259

Margaret, AL $73,601 Maylene, AL $73,450 Montevallo, AL $73,355 Morris, AL $73,896 Mount Olive, AL $74,063 Mulga, AL $74,150 New Castle, AL $74,063 Odenville, AL $73,514

Oneonta, AL $73,514 Palmerdale, AL $73,808 Pelham, AL $73,936 Toxey, AL $71,874 Ward, AL $72,933 York, AL $72,933 Coffee Springs, AL $67,840 Columbia, AL $68,182

Cottonwood, AL $68,262 Cowarts, AL $68,476 Daleville, AL $68,095 Elba, AL $67,840 Enterprise, AL $67,840 Geneva, AL $67,840 Gordon, AL $68,055 Hartford, AL $68,055

Headland, AL $68,476 Jack, AL $67,840 Malvern, AL $68,437 Midland City, AL $68,476 New Brockton, AL $67,840 Newton, AL $68,349 Newville, AL $68,389 Ozark, AL $68,095

Fort Rucker, AL $68,095 Pansey, AL $68,262 Pinckard, AL $68,476 Shorterville, AL $67,840 Skipperville, AL $67,967 Slocomb, AL $68,262 Webb, AL $68,476 Evergreen, AL $70,697

Andalusia, AL $67,840 Beatrice, AL $70,012 Brewton, AL $71,381 Brooklyn, AL $71,381 Castleberry, AL $71,381 Coy, AL $70,012 Dickinson, AL $71,874 Excel, AL $71,628

Flomaton, AL $71,381 Florala, AL $67,840 Franklin, AL $70,943 Frisco City, AL $71,874 Fulton, AL $71,874 Goodway, AL $71,874 Grove Hill, AL $71,874 Kinston, AL $67,840

Lenox, AL $71,628 Lockhart, AL $67,840 Mc Kenzie, AL $70,012 Megargel, AL $71,874 Mexia, AL $71,874 Monroeville, AL $71,628 Opp, AL $67,840 Perdue Hill, AL $71,874

Peterman, AL $71,087 Range, AL $71,628 Red Level, AL $69,742 Repton, AL $71,628 River Falls, AL $68,922 Samson, AL $67,840 Uriah, AL $71,874 Vredenburgh, AL $70,012

Whatley, AL $71,874 Wing, AL $71,381 Jackson, AL $71,874 Atmore, AL $71,691 Axis, AL $72,256 Bay Minette, AL $71,962 Bayou La Batre, AL $69,869 Bon Secour, AL $71,500

Bucks, AL $72,002 Calvert, AL $71,874 Carlton, AL $71,874 Chatom, AL $71,874 Chunchula, AL $72,169 Citronelle, AL $71,874 Coden, AL $70,824 Coffeeville, AL $71,874

Creola, AL $72,344 Daphne, AL $72,471 Spanish Fort, AL $72,511 Dauphin Island, AL $70,546 Deer Park, AL $71,874 Elberta, AL $71,612 Fairhope, AL $72,256 Foley, AL $71,612

Frankville, AL $71,874 Fruitdale, AL $71,874 Gainestown, AL $71,874 Grand Bay, AL $70,060 Gulf Shores, AL $71,588 Huxford, AL $71,874 Irvington, AL $72,217 Leroy, AL $71,874

Lillian, AL $71,763 Little River, AL $71,874 Loxley, AL $72,169 Mc Intosh, AL $71,874 Magnolia Springs, AL $71,429 Malcolm, AL $71,874 Millry, AL $71,874 Montrose, AL $72,384

Mount Vernon, AL $71,874 Orange Beach, AL $71,548 Perdido, AL $71,803 Point Clear, AL $72,217 Robertsdale, AL $71,715 Saint Elmo, AL $70,975 Saint Stephens, AL $71,874 Saraland, AL $72,511

Satsuma, AL $72,471 Seminole, AL $71,668 Semmes, AL $72,344 Silverhill, AL $71,699 Stapleton, AL $72,256 Stockton, AL $71,914 Summerdale, AL $71,652 Sunflower, AL $71,874

Theodore, AL $72,384 Tibbie, AL $71,874 Vinegar Bend, AL $71,874 Wagarville, AL $71,874 Wilmer, AL $72,089 Mobile, AL $72,511 Eight Mile, AL $72,511 Selma, AL $70,012

Alberta, AL $71,469 Annemanie, AL $71,469 Arlington, AL $71,469 Boykin, AL $70,012 Camden, AL $70,012 Campbell, AL $72,400 Catherine, AL $71,469 Demopolis, AL $72,933

Dixons Mills, AL $71,469 Faunsdale, AL $72,933 Forkland, AL $72,933 Furman, AL $70,012 Gallion, AL $72,933 Greensboro, AL $72,933 Jefferson, AL $72,933 Linden, AL $72,933

Jones, AL $70,012 Maplesville, AL $70,307 Lower Peach Tree, AL $70,943 Lowndesboro, AL $70,267 Mc Williams, AL $70,012 Magnolia, AL $71,469 Marion, AL $72,933 Ramer, AL $70,052

Rutledge, AL $70,012 Shorter, AL $70,100 Tallassee, AL $70,012 Troy, AL $70,012 Titus, AL $70,179 Tuskegee, AL $69,941 Tuskegee Institute, AL $69,941 Union Springs, AL $69,988

Verbena, AL $70,012 Wetumpka, AL $70,561 Montgomery, AL $70,649 Anniston, AL $73,514 Oxford, AL $73,514 Alexandria, AL $73,514 Ashland, AL $73,514 Bynum, AL $73,514

Choccolocco, AL $73,514 Cragford, AL $71,111 Daviston, AL $69,901 De Armanville, AL $73,514 Delta, AL $73,514 Eastaboga, AL $73,514 Edwardsville, AL $77,365 Fruithurst, AL $77,365

Graham, AL $77,365 Heflin, AL $75,440 Jacksonville, AL $73,514 Lineville, AL $73,514 Millerville, AL $71,763 Munford, AL $73,514 Muscadine, AL $77,365 Ohatchee, AL $73,514

Piedmont, AL $75,758 Ranburne, AL $77,365 Roanoke, AL $69,797 Spring Garden, AL $77,365 Wadley, AL $69,797 Weaver, AL $73,514 Wedowee, AL $69,797 Wellington, AL $73,514

Woodland, AL $73,577 Dothan, AL $68,476 Abbeville, AL $67,927 Ariton, AL $67,840 Ashford, AL $68,437 Bellwood, AL $67,880 Black, AL $67,840 Chancellor, AL $67,840

Sulligent, AL $67,132 Townley, AL $73,267 Vernon, AL $67,132 Vina, AL $67,983 Winfield, AL $67,132 Decatur, AL $74,294 Anderson, AL $69,973 Athens, AL $74,278

Belle Mina, AL $76,816 Cherokee, AL $68,278 Cloverdale, AL $68,580 Courtland, AL $69,973 Danville, AL $73,124 Elkmont, AL $73,920 Eva, AL $76,394 Falkville, AL $76,394

Florence, AL $68,620 Hartselle, AL $76,012 Hillsboro, AL $71,588 Killen, AL $68,620 Leighton, AL $68,580 Lester, AL $71,397 Lexington, AL $68,238 Mooresville, AL $76,649

Moulton, AL $70,084 Mount Hope, AL $67,983 Rogersville, AL $70,108 Russellville, AL $68,110 Sheffield, AL $68,620 Muscle Shoals, AL $68,620 Spruce Pine, AL $67,983 Plantersville, AL $70,012

Somerville, AL $76,522 Tanner, AL $74,628 Town Creek, AL $68,278 Trinity, AL $72,829 Tuscumbia, AL $68,620 Waterloo, AL $68,023 Ardmore, AL $75,893 Bridgeport, AL $71,668

Brownsboro, AL $77,031 Capshaw, AL $73,514 Dutton, AL $75,201 Estillfork, AL $76,434 Fackler, AL $74,676 Grant, AL $76,434 Gurley, AL $76,991 Harvest, AL $76,904

Hazel Green, AL $76,904 Hollytree, AL $76,649 Hollywood, AL $75,034 Laceys Spring, AL $76,737 Langston, AL $76,394 Madison, AL $77,031 Meridianville, AL $77,031 New Hope, AL $76,776

New Market, AL $76,816 Normal, AL $77,031 Owens Cross Roads, AL $76,991 Paint Rock, AL $76,816 Pisgah, AL $73,776 Princeton, AL $76,562 Ryland, AL $77,031 Scottsboro, AL $76,394

Section, AL $76,394 Stevenson, AL $72,965 Toney, AL $76,816 Trenton, AL $76,737 Valhermoso Springs, AL $76,864 Woodville, AL $76,689 Huntsville, AL $77,031 Vance, AL $73,148

Pell City, AL $73,514 Tuscaloosa, AL $73,569 Abernant, AL $73,235 Akron, AL $72,973 Aliceville, AL $70,028 Boligee, AL $72,933 Brookwood, AL $73,402 Buhl, AL $73,569

Carrollton, AL $69,885 Clinton, AL $72,933 Coaling, AL $73,482 Coker, AL $73,569 Cottondale, AL $73,482 Duncanville, AL $73,442 Echola, AL $73,275 Elrod, AL $73,227

Emelle, AL $70,028 Epes, AL $72,933 Ethelsville, AL $67,514 Eutaw, AL $72,933 Fosters, AL $73,569 Gainesville, AL $72,933 Gordo, AL $71,158 Kellerman, AL $73,315

Knoxville, AL $73,100 Livingston, AL $72,933 Mc Shan, AL $69,161 Northport, AL $73,569 Moundville, AL $73,355 Panola, AL $69,201 Peterson, AL $73,315 Ralph, AL $73,355

Reform, AL $70,100 Samantha, AL $73,227 Gadsden, AL $74,954 Rainbow City, AL $73,514 Albertville, AL $76,394 Altoona, AL $73,514 Ashville, AL $73,514 Attalla, AL $74,954

Boaz, AL $76,394 Bryant, AL $71,811 Cedar Bluff, AL $71,628 Centre, AL $74,015 Collinsville, AL $76,394 Crossville, AL $76,394 Dawson, AL $76,394 Douglas, AL $76,394

Flat Rock, AL $72,042 Fort Payne, AL $71,628 Fyffe, AL $76,394 Gallant, AL $73,514 Gaylesville, AL $71,628 Geraldine, AL $76,394 Groveoak, AL $76,394 Guntersville, AL $76,394

Henagar, AL $72,264 Higdon, AL $71,739 Horton, AL $76,394 Ider, AL $71,628 Leesburg, AL $74,015 Mentone, AL $71,628 Rainsville, AL $75,599 Steele, AL $73,514

Sylvania, AL $73,792 Valley Head, AL $71,628 Walnut Grove, AL $74,954 Autaugaville, AL $70,267 Banks, AL $67,840 Billingsley, AL $70,012 Booth, AL $70,561 Brantley, AL $68,922

Brundidge, AL $67,840 Cecil, AL $70,179 Chapman, AL $70,012 Clayton, AL $68,087 Clio, AL $67,840 Coosada, AL $70,649 Deatsville, AL $70,434 East Tallassee, AL $69,996

Eclectic, AL $70,100 Elmore, AL $70,649 Equality, AL $70,012 Eufaula, AL $69,304 Dozier, AL $68,922 Fitzpatrick, AL $70,012 Forest Home, AL $70,012 Fort Davis, AL $69,965

Fort Deposit, AL $70,012 Georgiana, AL $70,012 Glenwood, AL $68,922 Goshen, AL $68,922 Grady, AL $70,012 Greenville, AL $70,012 Gantt, AL $68,922 Hardaway, AL $70,012

Hayneville, AL $70,179 Highland Home, AL $70,012 Honoraville, AL $70,012 Hope Hull, AL $70,482 Kent, AL $70,012 Lapine, AL $70,012 Letohatchee, AL $70,012 Louisville, AL $67,840

Luverne, AL $70,012 Marbury, AL $70,227 Mathews, AL $70,012 Midway, AL $69,797 Millbrook, AL $70,649 Mount Meigs, AL $70,394 Perote, AL $70,012 Petrey, AL $70,012

Pike Road, AL $70,394 Pine Level, AL $70,012 Prattville, AL $70,649

Search Engine Optimization Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Search Engine Optimization's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$66,203

Average $73,132/year

$82,365

$5,517

Average $6,094/month

$6,864

$1,273

Average $1,406/week

$1,584

$32

Average $35/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,365	$6,864	$1,584	$40
Average	$73,132	$6,094	$1,406	$35
25th Percentile	$66,203	$5,517	$1,273	$32

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