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 $75,745, a Search Engine Optimization Specialist II (4-7 years)earns $91,602, a Search Engine Optimization Specialist III (7+ years)earns $119,803, a Search Engine Optimization Manager (7+ years)earns $112,413,

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 Idaho

How much does a Search Engine Optimization make in Idaho?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Search Engine Optimization in Idaho is $74,246 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,154
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,211 to $83,620
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,807

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Search Engine Optimization Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,620	$6,968	$1,608	$40
Average	$74,246	$6,187	$1,428	$36
25th Percentile	$67,211	$5,601	$1,293	$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:

Pocatello: $68,644
Fort Hall: $68,484
Aberdeen: $67,450

Pocatello, ID $68,644 Fort Hall, ID $68,484 Aberdeen, ID $67,450 American Falls, ID $67,450 Arbon, ID $67,450 Arco, ID $69,217 Arimo, ID $67,450 Atomic City, ID $68,994

Bancroft, ID $67,736 Basalt, ID $71,779 Bern, ID $67,450 Blackfoot, ID $69,002 Bloomington, ID $70,585 Challis, ID $71,906 Clayton, ID $72,837 Clifton, ID $67,450

Cobalt, ID $72,837 Conda, ID $67,450 Dayton, ID $70,585 Dingle, ID $70,585 Downey, ID $67,450 Ellis, ID $71,906 Firth, ID $71,540 Franklin, ID $73,721

Geneva, ID $73,975 Georgetown, ID $67,450 Grace, ID $67,450 Holbrook, ID $67,450 Howe, ID $70,983 Inkom, ID $68,564 Lava Hot Springs, ID $67,450 Mccammon, ID $68,007

Mackay, ID $69,217 Malad City, ID $67,450 May, ID $70,983 Montpelier, ID $67,450 Moore, ID $69,217 Moreland, ID $69,081 Paris, ID $70,585 Pingree, ID $67,927

Preston, ID $67,450 Rockland, ID $67,450 Saint Charles, ID $70,585 Shelley, ID $72,097 Soda Springs, ID $67,450 Kamiah, ID $80,501 Garden City, ID $74,031 Athol, ID $80,501

Avery, ID $80,501 Bayview, ID $80,501 Blanchard, ID $80,501 Bonners Ferry, ID $80,501 Bovill, ID $80,501 Calder, ID $80,501 Careywood, ID $80,501 Cataldo, ID $80,501

Clark Fork, ID $80,501 Clarkia, ID $80,501 Cocolalla, ID $80,501 Coeur D Alene, ID $80,501 Coolin, ID $80,501 Oldtown, ID $80,501 Deary, ID $80,501 Desmet, ID $80,501

Dover, ID $80,501 Eastport, ID $80,501 Elk River, ID $80,501 Fernwood, ID $80,501 Genesee, ID $80,501 Harrison, ID $80,501 Harvard, ID $80,501 Hayden, ID $80,501

Hope, ID $80,501 Kellogg, ID $80,501 Kingston, ID $80,501 Kootenai, ID $80,501 Laclede, ID $80,501 Medimont, ID $80,501 Moscow, ID $80,501 Moyie Springs, ID $80,501

Mullan, ID $80,501 Naples, ID $80,501 Nordman, ID $80,501 Osburn, ID $80,501 Pinehurst, ID $80,501 Plummer, ID $80,501 Ponderay, ID $80,501 Porthill, ID $80,501

Post Falls, ID $80,668 Potlatch, ID $80,501 Priest River, ID $80,501 Princeton, ID $80,501 Rathdrum, ID $80,501 Sagle, ID $80,501 Saint Maries, ID $80,501 Sandpoint, ID $80,501

Colburn, ID $80,501 Santa, ID $80,501 Silverton, ID $80,501 Smelterville, ID $80,501 Spirit Lake, ID $80,501 Tensed, ID $80,501 Troy, ID $80,501 Viola, ID $80,501

Wallace, ID $80,501 Murray, ID $80,501 Worley, ID $80,501 Springfield, ID $68,007 Kendrick, ID $80,501 Kooskia, ID $80,501 Lapwai, ID $80,501 Lenore, ID $80,501

Lucile, ID $72,837 Nezperce, ID $80,501 Orofino, ID $80,501 Peck, ID $80,501 Pierce, ID $80,501 Pollock, ID $72,837 Reubens, ID $80,501 Riggins, ID $72,837

Stites, ID $80,501 Weippe, ID $80,501 White Bird, ID $80,079 Winchester, ID $80,501 Atlanta, ID $72,837 Banks, ID $72,837 Bruneau, ID $69,113 Caldwell, ID $73,156

Cambridge, ID $72,837 Cascade, ID $72,837 Council, ID $72,837 Donnelly, ID $72,837 Eagle, ID $73,713 Emmett, ID $72,837 Fruitland, ID $72,837 Garden Valley, ID $72,837

Glenns Ferry, ID $70,975 Grand View, ID $72,837 Greenleaf, ID $72,837 Hammett, ID $70,975 Homedale, ID $72,837 Horseshoe Bend, ID $73,235 Huston, ID $72,837 Idaho City, ID $72,837

Indian Valley, ID $72,837 King Hill, ID $69,113 Kuna, ID $73,633 Lake Fork, ID $72,837 Letha, ID $72,837 Lowman, ID $72,837 Mccall, ID $72,837 Marsing, ID $72,837

Melba, ID $72,837 Meridian, ID $73,951 Mesa, ID $72,837 Middleton, ID $73,235 Midvale, ID $72,837 Mountain Home, ID $72,837 Mountain Home A F B, ID $72,837 Murphy, ID $72,837

Nampa, ID $73,235 New Meadows, ID $72,837 New Plymouth, ID $72,837 Notus, ID $72,837 Ola, ID $72,837 Parma, ID $72,837 Payette, ID $72,837 Placerville, ID $72,917

Star, ID $73,554 Sweet, ID $72,837 Warren, ID $72,837 Weiser, ID $72,837 Wilder, ID $72,837 Yellow Pine, ID $72,837 Boise, ID $74,031 Stanley, ID $72,837

Swanlake, ID $67,450 Thatcher, ID $67,450 Wayan, ID $80,509 Weston, ID $73,721 Fish Haven, ID $73,721 Twin Falls, ID $70,307 Rogerson, ID $69,113 Albion, ID $69,113

Almo, ID $69,113 Bellevue, ID $69,113 Bliss, ID $69,113 Buhl, ID $69,591 Burley, ID $69,113 Carey, ID $67,450 Castleford, ID $69,670 Corral, ID $70,975

Declo, ID $68,278 Dietrich, ID $69,113 Eden, ID $69,750 Fairfield, ID $70,975 Filer, ID $70,307 Gooding, ID $69,113 Hagerman, ID $69,113 Hailey, ID $69,113

Hansen, ID $69,988 Hazelton, ID $69,113 Heyburn, ID $69,113 Hill City, ID $70,975 Jerome, ID $69,272 Ketchum, ID $72,837 Kimberly, ID $70,307 Malta, ID $68,278

Minidoka, ID $68,278 Murtaugh, ID $69,352 Oakley, ID $69,113 Paul, ID $69,113 Picabo, ID $69,113 Richfield, ID $69,113 Rupert, ID $69,113 Shoshone, ID $69,113

Sun Valley, ID $70,975 Wendell, ID $69,352 Idaho Falls, ID $72,177 Ashton, ID $80,509 Chester, ID $70,983 Driggs, ID $77,883 Dubois, ID $70,983 Felt, ID $79,315

Hamer, ID $70,983 Iona, ID $72,177 Irwin, ID $78,456 Island Park, ID $75,742 Lewisville, ID $71,859 Macks Inn, ID $75,742 Menan, ID $71,461 Monteview, ID $70,983

Newdale, ID $74,684 Parker, ID $70,983 Rexburg, ID $71,063 Rigby, ID $71,699 Ririe, ID $71,381 Roberts, ID $71,222 Saint Anthony, ID $70,983 Spencer, ID $70,983

Sugar City, ID $70,983 Swan Valley, ID $76,498 Terreton, ID $70,983 Teton, ID $70,983 Tetonia, ID $80,509 Ucon, ID $72,177 Victor, ID $77,707 Carmen, ID $67,999

Gibbonsville, ID $67,999 Leadore, ID $70,983 Lemhi, ID $70,983 North Fork, ID $67,999 Salmon, ID $70,609 Tendoy, ID $69,487 Shoup, ID $70,418 Lewiston, ID $82,498

Ahsahka, ID $80,501 Cottonwood, ID $82,498 Craigmont, ID $80,501 Culdesac, ID $80,501 Elk City, ID $73,776 Ferdinand, ID $80,501 Grangeville, ID $82,124 Fenn, ID $82,124

Greencreek, ID $80,501 Juliaetta, ID $80,501

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

$67,211

Average $74,246/year

$83,620

$5,601

Average $6,187/month

$6,968

$1,293

Average $1,428/week

$1,608

$32

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,620	$6,968	$1,608	$40
Average	$74,246	$6,187	$1,428	$36
25th Percentile	$67,211	$5,601	$1,293	$32

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