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Hourly Wage for Search Engine Optimization Specialist III Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Search Engine Optimization Specialist III?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Search Engine Optimization Specialist III in the United States is $61, which translates to an annual salary of about $127,207.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56 to $66 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51 per hour
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Search Engine Optimization Specialist III Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $137,386 $11,449 $2,642 $66
Average $127,207 $10,601 $2,446 $61
25th Percentile $115,680 $9,640 $2,225 $56
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Key Factors That Influence Search Engine Optimization Specialist III Salaries

A Search Engine Optimization Specialist III'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 Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Search Engine Optimization Specialist III'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): $80,444
  • Search Engine Optimization Specialist II (4-7 years): $97,256
  • Search Engine Optimization Specialist III (7+ years): $127,207
  • Search Engine Optimization Manager (7+ years): $119,365
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Search Engine Optimization Specialist I2-4 years$80,444
Search Engine Optimization Specialist II4-7 years$97,256
Search Engine Optimization Specialist III7+ years$127,207
Search Engine Optimization Manager7+ years$119,365
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Top Paying Cities for Search Engine Optimization Specialist IIIs

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:

  • San Jose: $160,446
  • San Francisco: $158,689
  • Oakland: $155,345

What Skills Can Increase a Search Engine Optimization Specialist III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.63% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Organic Search (Mentioned in 3.86% Job Postings): Organic search, also known as natural search, refers to unpaid search results. In contrast to paid search results (pay-per-click advertising).
  • Bing (Mentioned in 2.16% Job Postings): A web search engine owned and operated by Microsoft. The service has its origins in Microsoft's previous search engines: MSN Search, Windows Live Search and later Live Search.
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Analysis 5.63%
Organic Search 3.86%
Bing 2.16%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Search Engine Optimization Specialist III's salary.
  • Google AdWords: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Google AdWords
 $137,384
8%
Innovation
 $136,111
7%
Presentation
 $133,567
5%
Account Management
 $133,567
5%
Planning
 $132,295
4%
B2B
 $132,295
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Search Engine Optimization Specialist III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Search Engine Optimization Specialist III'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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Average $61/hour
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75th Percentile $137,386 $11,449 $2,642 $66
Average $127,207 $10,601 $2,446 $61
25th Percentile $115,680 $9,640 $2,225 $56

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Salary Trends for Search Engine Optimization Specialist III

Salaries for a Search Engine Optimization Specialist III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $114,600 in 2023 to around $114,046 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Search Engine Optimization Specialist III salary trends, .

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FAQ about Search Engine Optimization Specialist III

1. What are the responsibilities of Search Engine Optimization Specialist III?

Monitors site-wide daily performance metrics and uses SEO tools and techniques to optimize site traffic, improve user experience, and increase conversions. Conducts keyword research, search behavior analyses, technical audits, and content gap analyses. Utilizes website analytics and a variety of SEO tools to create reports, audits and dashboards to identify areas for optimization. Conducts competitive research and deploys the latest developments in SEO. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Search Engine Optimization Specialist III

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Organic Search: Organic search, also known as natural search, refers to unpaid search results. In contrast to paid search results (pay-per-click advertising).

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Bing: A web search engine owned and operated by Microsoft. The service has its origins in Microsoft's previous search engines: MSN Search, Windows Live Search and later Live Search.

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