Search Engine Optimization Manager Salary in Massachusetts

How much does a Search Engine Optimization Manager make in Massachusetts?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Search Engine Optimization Manager in Massachusetts is $129,915 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,110
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,495 to $145,720
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,828
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Search Engine Optimization Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $145,720 $12,143 $2,802 $70
Average $129,915 $10,826 $2,498 $62
25th Percentile $121,495 $10,125 $2,336 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Search Engine Optimization Manager Salaries

A Search Engine Optimization Manager'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 Experience Level Affects Search Engine Optimization Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Search Engine Optimization Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Search Engine Optimization Specialist I (2-4 years): $87,559
  • Search Engine Optimization Specialist II (4-7 years): $105,847
  • Search Engine Optimization Specialist III (7+ years): $138,448
  • Search Engine Optimization Manager (7+ years): $129,915
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Search Engine Optimization Specialist I2-4 years$87,559
Search Engine Optimization Specialist II4-7 years$105,847
Search Engine Optimization Specialist III7+ years$138,448
Search Engine Optimization Manager7+ years$129,915
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Top Paying Cities for Search Engine Optimization Managers

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:

  • Agawam: $123,143
  • Amherst: $124,043
  • Barre: $125,282

Search Engine Optimization Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Search Engine Optimization Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $145,309. While startup companies pay approximate $122,888.

Search Engine Optimization Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$122,888
Growth Stage51~500$129,973
Established501~5000$140,323
Enterprise5000+$145,309

Search Engine Optimization Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Search Engine Optimization Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Search Engine Optimization Manager positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Search Engine Optimization Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Search Engine Optimization Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$155,898$75.020%
Business Services$155,898$75.020%
Construction$155,898$75.020%
Energy & Utilities$155,898$75.020%
Healthcare$155,898$75.020%

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

Understanding how a Search Engine Optimization Manager'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.

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$121,495
Average $129,915/year
$145,720
$10,125
Average $10,826/month
$12,143
$2,336
Average $2,498/week
$2,802
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Average $62/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $145,720 $12,143 $2,802 $70
Average $129,915 $10,826 $2,498 $62
25th Percentile $121,495 $10,125 $2,336 $58

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