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

A Search Engine Optimization Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $120,799 for beginners, reaching about $122,328 at mid-level, and approach $127,509 for experts.

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

Search Engine Optimization Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Search Engine Optimization Manager roles are District of Columbia $132,141, California $131,640, Massachusetts $129,885. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Search Engine Optimization Manager level roles vary by specialization: Search Engine Optimization Product Manager: $132,788; Search Engine Optimization Specialist III: $127,191; Search Engine Optimization Marketing Manager: $123,583; Search Engine Optimization Expert - Team Lead: $121,560; Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager: $114,731.

Search Engine Optimization Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Search Engine Optimization Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Search Engine Optimization Manager in Rhode Island is $123,739 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,125
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,860 to $138,597
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,687

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Search Engine Optimization Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,597	$11,550	$2,665	$67
Average	$123,739	$10,312	$2,380	$59
25th Percentile	$115,860	$9,655	$2,228	$56

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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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Search Engine Optimization Manager	$120,799
Intermediate Level Search Engine Optimization Manager	$121,152
Senior Level Search Engine Optimization Manager	$122,328
Specialist Level Search Engine Optimization Manager	$123,739
Expert Level Search Engine Optimization Manager	$127,509

How Do Search Engine Optimization Manager 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 Optimization Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $132,141.
California: $131,640.
Massachusetts: $129,885.

District of Columbia $132,141 California $131,640 Massachusetts $129,885 Washington $129,408 New Jersey $129,360 Alaska $129,193 Connecticut $127,546 New York $126,878

Hawaii $124,741 Rhode Island $123,739 Maryland $123,059 Minnesota $122,128 Colorado $121,770 Illinois $121,650 Oregon $121,197 Delaware $120,863

New Hampshire $120,653 Virginia $120,182 Pennsylvania $118,810 Nevada $118,118 North Dakota $117,891 Michigan $117,533 Wisconsin $117,402 Vermont $117,139

Texas $116,411 Maine $116,363 Arizona $116,292 Ohio $116,208 Georgia $115,110 Indiana $114,561 Wyoming $114,454 Utah $114,287

Iowa $114,215 Kansas $113,642 Louisiana $113,475 North Carolina $113,415 Missouri $113,392 Florida $112,926 Montana $112,676 Nebraska $112,437

Kentucky $112,306 South Carolina $111,828 Tennessee $111,530 Idaho $111,410 New Mexico $110,539 Oklahoma $110,348 Alabama $109,644 South Dakota $108,463

Arkansas $107,818 West Virginia $107,472 Mississippi $106,434

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:

Adamsville: $125,768
Albion: $123,679
Ashaway: $126,245

Adamsville, RI $125,768 Albion, RI $123,679 Ashaway, RI $126,245 Barrington, RI $123,679 Block Island, RI $125,589 Bradford, RI $126,162 Bristol, RI $123,560 Carolina, RI $125,135

Charlestown, RI $125,267 Chepachet, RI $123,441 Clayville, RI $123,560 Coventry, RI $123,441 West Greenwich, RI $123,357 East Greenwich, RI $123,524 Exeter, RI $126,162 Fiskeville, RI $123,679

Forestdale, RI $123,560 Foster, RI $123,357 Glendale, RI $123,357 Greene, RI $124,741 Greenville, RI $123,679 Harmony, RI $123,643 Harrisville, RI $123,441 Hope, RI $123,679

Hope Valley, RI $126,245 Hopkinton, RI $126,281 Jamestown, RI $125,016 Kenyon, RI $126,126 Little Compton, RI $125,720 Manville, RI $123,679 Mapleville, RI $123,357 Newport, RI $125,040

Middletown, RI $125,565 North Kingstown, RI $123,321 North Scituate, RI $123,643 Oakland, RI $123,476 Pascoag, RI $123,405 Pawtucket, RI $123,679 Central Falls, RI $123,679 Cumberland, RI $123,679

Lincoln, RI $123,679 Portsmouth, RI $124,539 Prudence Island, RI $123,441 Rockville, RI $126,281 Saunderstown, RI $125,088 Shannock, RI $126,090 Slatersville, RI $123,560 Slocum, RI $125,088

Tiverton, RI $125,804 Wakefield, RI $124,956 Kingston, RI $124,980 Narragansett, RI $125,004 Peace Dale, RI $124,956 Warren, RI $123,643 Warwick, RI $123,679 Westerly, RI $126,317

West Kingston, RI $125,052 West Warwick, RI $123,679 Wood River Junction, RI $126,162 Woonsocket, RI $123,560 North Smithfield, RI $123,643 Wyoming, RI $126,126 Providence, RI $123,679 Cranston, RI $123,679

North Providence, RI $123,679 East Providence, RI $123,679 Riverside, RI $123,679 Rumford, RI $123,679 Smithfield, RI $123,679 Johnston, RI $123,679

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$115,860

Average $123,739/year

$138,597

$9,655

Average $10,312/month

$11,550

$2,228

Average $2,380/week

$2,665

$56

Average $59/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,597	$11,550	$2,665	$67
Average	$123,739	$10,312	$2,380	$59
25th Percentile	$115,860	$9,655	$2,228	$56

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