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 $82,459, a Search Engine Optimization Specialist II (4-7 years)earns $99,698, a Search Engine Optimization Specialist III (7+ years)earns $130,398, a Search Engine Optimization Manager (7+ years)earns $122,360,

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 $86,839, California $86,509, Massachusetts $85,356. 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: $132,795; Search Engine Optimization Specialist III: $127,203; Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director: $124,888; Search Engine Optimization Marketing Manager: $123,584; Search Engine Optimization Expert - Team Lead: $121,531.

Search Engine Optimization Salary in Maryland

How much does a Search Engine Optimization make in Maryland?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Search Engine Optimization in Maryland is $80,870 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,469
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,246 to $91,129
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,304

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,129	$7,594	$1,752	$44
Average	$80,870	$6,739	$1,555	$39
25th Percentile	$73,246	$6,104	$1,409	$35

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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: $86,839.
California: $86,509.
Massachusetts: $85,356.

District of Columbia $86,839 California $86,509 Massachusetts $85,356 Washington $85,043 New Jersey $85,011 Alaska $84,902 Connecticut $83,819 New York $83,380

Hawaii $81,976 Rhode Island $81,317 Maryland $80,870 Minnesota $80,258 Colorado $80,023 Illinois $79,945 Oregon $79,647 Delaware $79,427

New Hampshire $79,289 Virginia $78,980 Pennsylvania $78,078 Nevada $77,623 North Dakota $77,474 Michigan $77,239 Wisconsin $77,153 Vermont $76,980

Texas $76,502 Maine $76,470 Arizona $76,423 Ohio $76,368 Georgia $75,647 Indiana $75,286 Wyoming $75,215 Utah $75,106

Iowa $75,058 Kansas $74,682 Louisiana $74,572 North Carolina $74,533 Missouri $74,517 Florida $74,211 Montana $74,047 Nebraska $73,890

Kentucky $73,804 South Carolina $73,490 Tennessee $73,294 Idaho $73,215 New Mexico $72,643 Oklahoma $72,517 Alabama $72,055 South Dakota $71,278

Arkansas $70,855 West Virginia $70,627 Mississippi $69,945

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:

Owings: $84,909
Riverdale: $86,839
College Park: $86,839

Owings, MD $84,909 Riverdale, MD $86,839 College Park, MD $86,839 Fort Washington, MD $86,784 Oxon Hill, MD $86,839 Suitland, MD $86,839 District Heights, MD $86,839 Temple Hills, MD $86,839

Deale, MD $84,023 Dunkirk, MD $84,807 Fort George G Meade, MD $80,690 Friendship, MD $83,615 Fulton, MD $83,623 Andrews Air Force Base, MD $86,815 Savage, MD $80,713 Shady Side, MD $83,843

Galesville, MD $83,827 Greenbelt, MD $86,815 Glenn Dale, MD $86,737 Upper Marlboro, MD $86,658 Harwood, MD $83,866 Highland, MD $83,607 West River, MD $83,913 Tracys Landing, MD $84,290

Hyattsville, MD $86,839 Jessup, MD $80,768 Bethesda, MD $86,839 Glen Echo, MD $86,839 Chevy Chase, MD $86,839 Cabin John, MD $86,839 Olney, MD $86,658 Brookeville, MD $86,604

Poolesville, MD $85,254 Barnesville, MD $84,854 Beallsville, MD $85,215 Boyds, MD $84,580 Dickerson, MD $85,066 Rockville, MD $86,737 Potomac, MD $86,784 Derwood, MD $86,658

Sandy Spring, MD $86,658 Ashton, MD $86,627 Brinklow, MD $86,580 Burtonsville, MD $86,682 Montgomery Village, MD $84,227 Kensington, MD $86,839 Garrett Park, MD $86,839 Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $86,760

Silver Spring, MD $86,839 Takoma Park, MD $86,839 Aberdeen, MD $78,651 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $79,106 Abingdon, MD $78,862 Gunpowder, MD $80,737 Arnold, MD $80,635 Baldwin, MD $80,713

Bel Air, MD $78,290 Belcamp, MD $78,949 Benson, MD $78,682 Boring, MD $78,196 Brooklandville, MD $80,870 Butler, MD $80,658 Chase, MD $80,768 Churchville, MD $78,251

Clarksville, MD $80,635 Cockeysville, MD $80,815 Hunt Valley, MD $80,768 Crownsville, MD $80,611 Darlington, MD $77,921 Davidsonville, MD $83,670 Dayton, MD $80,611 Edgewater, MD $83,529

Edgewood, MD $80,635 Ellicott City, MD $80,815 Columbia, MD $80,737 Fallston, MD $80,658 Finksburg, MD $80,611 Forest Hill, MD $77,913 Fork, MD $80,737 Fort Howard, MD $80,847

Freeland, MD $75,451 Gambrills, MD $80,690 Gibson Island, MD $80,635 Glen Arm, MD $80,847 Glen Burnie, MD $80,870 Glyndon, MD $80,713 Hampstead, MD $77,529 Elkridge, MD $80,870

Hanover, MD $80,847 Harmans, MD $80,847 Havre De Grace, MD $78,729 Hydes, MD $80,737 Jarrettsville, MD $77,717 Joppa, MD $80,690 Kingsville, MD $80,737 Lineboro, MD $75,482

Linthicum Heights, MD $80,870 Long Green, MD $80,792 Spencerville, MD $86,682 Clarksburg, MD $84,251 Damascus, MD $83,827 Germantown, MD $84,509 Annapolis, MD $83,051 Cumberland, MD $69,145

Accident, MD $69,145 Barton, MD $69,145 Bittinger, MD $69,145 Bloomington, MD $69,145 Corriganville, MD $69,145 Eckhart Mines, MD $69,145 Ellerslie, MD $69,145 Flintstone, MD $69,145

Friendsville, MD $69,145 Frostburg, MD $69,145 Grantsville, MD $69,145 Kitzmiller, MD $69,145 Lonaconing, MD $69,145 Luke, MD $69,145 Mc Henry, MD $69,145 Midland, MD $69,145

Midlothian, MD $69,145 Mount Savage, MD $69,145 Oakland, MD $69,145 Oldtown, MD $69,145 Pinto, MD $69,145 Rawlings, MD $69,145 Spring Gap, MD $69,145 Swanton, MD $69,145

Westernport, MD $69,145 Easton, MD $80,478 Barclay, MD $80,321 Bethlehem, MD $80,478 Betterton, MD $79,984 Bozman, MD $83,262 Cambridge, MD $83,466 Centreville, MD $80,478

Chester, MD $82,329 Chestertown, MD $80,407 Church Creek, MD $83,466 Church Hill, MD $80,407 Claiborne, MD $82,917 Cordova, MD $80,478 Crapo, MD $86,447 Crocheron, MD $86,447

Crumpton, MD $80,290 Denton, MD $80,478 East New Market, MD $83,466 Federalsburg, MD $81,341 Fishing Creek, MD $86,447 Galena, MD $80,462 Goldsboro, MD $80,478 Grasonville, MD $81,615

Greensboro, MD $80,478 Henderson, MD $80,658 Hillsboro, MD $80,478 Hurlock, MD $83,466 Ingleside, MD $80,360 Kennedyville, MD $80,306 Mcdaniel, MD $82,917 Madison, MD $86,447

Marydel, MD $80,917 Massey, MD $80,596 Millington, MD $80,541 Neavitt, MD $83,694 Newcomb, MD $82,470 Oxford, MD $83,466 Preston, MD $80,478 Price, MD $80,431

Queen Anne, MD $80,478 Queenstown, MD $81,105 Rhodesdale, MD $83,466 Ridgely, MD $80,478 Rock Hall, MD $81,294 Royal Oak, MD $82,180 Saint Michaels, MD $82,611 Secretary, MD $83,466

Sherwood, MD $83,796 Deal Island, MD $79,858 Eden, MD $83,043 Ewell, MD $73,262 Fruitland, MD $83,043 Girdletree, MD $75,709 Hebron, MD $83,043 Linkwood, MD $83,466

Manokin, MD $77,992 Mardela Springs, MD $83,043 Marion Station, MD $73,764 Nanticoke, MD $83,466 Newark, MD $82,753 Ocean City, MD $82,753 Parsonsburg, MD $81,992 Pittsville, MD $82,753

Pocomoke City, MD $73,545 Powellville, MD $82,753 Princess Anne, MD $79,333 Quantico, MD $83,466 Rehobeth, MD $73,545 Sharptown, MD $83,043 Showell, MD $82,753 Snow Hill, MD $78,706

Stockton, MD $73,545 Tyaskin, MD $83,466 Tylerton, MD $73,262 Upper Fairmount, MD $77,992 Vienna, MD $83,466 Westover, MD $77,992 Whaleyville, MD $82,753 Willards, MD $82,753

Delmar, MD $81,341 North East, MD $79,098 Perry Point, MD $78,933 Perryville, MD $78,635 Port Deposit, MD $78,306 Rising Sun, MD $77,882 Warwick, MD $80,470 Cecilton, MD $80,360

Charlestown, MD $78,941 Chesapeake City, MD $80,227 Childs, MD $80,321 Stevensville, MD $82,290 Colora, MD $78,023 Conowingo, MD $77,678 Earleville, MD $79,858 Elk Mills, MD $80,321

Elkton, MD $80,321 Georgetown, MD $80,313 Lutherville Timonium, MD $80,870 Abell, MD $86,447 Accokeek, MD $86,682 Aquasco, MD $86,447 Avenue, MD $86,447 Barstow, MD $86,447

Bel Alton, MD $86,447 Benedict, MD $86,447 Brandywine, MD $86,627 Broomes Island, MD $86,447 Bryans Road, MD $86,604 Bryantown, MD $86,447 Bushwood, MD $86,447 California, MD $86,447

Callaway, MD $86,447 Chaptico, MD $86,447 Charlotte Hall, MD $86,447 Cheltenham, MD $86,658 Clements, MD $86,447 Cobb Island, MD $86,447 Coltons Point, MD $86,447 Compton, MD $86,447

Dameron, MD $86,447 Dowell, MD $86,447 Drayden, MD $86,447 Faulkner, MD $86,447 Great Mills, MD $86,447 Helen, MD $86,447 Hollywood, MD $86,447 Hughesville, MD $86,447

Huntingtown, MD $85,631 Indian Head, MD $86,525 Ironsides, MD $86,447 Issue, MD $86,447 La Plata, MD $86,447 Leonardtown, MD $86,447 Lexington Park, MD $86,447 Loveville, MD $86,447

Lusby, MD $86,447 Marbury, MD $86,447 Mechanicsville, MD $86,447 Morganza, MD $86,447 Mount Victoria, MD $86,447 Nanjemoy, MD $86,447 Newburg, MD $86,447 Park Hall, MD $86,447

Patuxent River, MD $86,447 Piney Point, MD $81,153 Pomfret, MD $86,502 Port Republic, MD $86,447 Port Tobacco, MD $86,447 Prince Frederick, MD $86,447 Ridge, MD $81,153 Rock Point, MD $86,447

Saint Inigoes, MD $86,447 Saint Leonard, MD $86,447 Saint Marys City, MD $86,447 Scotland, MD $78,525 Solomons, MD $86,447 Sunderland, MD $85,200 Tall Timbers, MD $86,447 Valley Lee, MD $86,447

Welcome, MD $86,447 White Plains, MD $86,525 Southern Md Facility, MD $86,784 Annapolis Junction, MD $80,737 Lanham, MD $86,815 Beltsville, MD $86,815 Laurel, MD $86,658 Bladensburg, MD $86,839

Lothian, MD $84,329 Mount Rainier, MD $86,839 North Beach, MD $84,525 Bowie, MD $86,658 Brentwood, MD $86,839 Capitol Heights, MD $86,839 Chesapeake Beach, MD $84,839 Churchton, MD $84,062

Clinton, MD $86,760 Still Pond, MD $80,337 Sudlersville, MD $80,392 Taylors Island, MD $86,447 Templeville, MD $80,768 Tilghman, MD $84,313 Toddville, MD $86,447 Trappe, MD $83,466

Wingate, MD $86,447 Wittman, MD $83,160 Woolford, MD $86,447 Worton, MD $80,384 Wye Mills, MD $80,478 Frederick, MD $84,062 Adamstown, MD $84,956 Big Pool, MD $70,031

Boonsboro, MD $83,466 Braddock Heights, MD $85,121 Brownsville, MD $86,447 Brunswick, MD $86,447 Buckeystown, MD $84,658 Burkittsville, MD $86,447 Cascade, MD $75,262 Cavetown, MD $75,262

Chewsville, MD $79,255 Clear Spring, MD $75,568 Cooksville, MD $82,604 Emmitsburg, MD $76,157 Fairplay, MD $80,729 Funkstown, MD $80,729 Glenelg, MD $83,294 Glenwood, MD $83,278

Hagerstown, MD $79,255 Hancock, MD $70,031 Ijamsville, MD $83,976 Jefferson, MD $85,851 Keedysville, MD $86,447 Keymar, MD $78,015 Knoxville, MD $86,447 Ladiesburg, MD $79,051

Libertytown, MD $80,862 Lisbon, MD $82,643 Little Orleans, MD $69,145 Maugansville, MD $75,655 Middletown, MD $86,447 Monrovia, MD $83,553 Mount Airy, MD $82,572 Myersville, MD $80,729

New Market, MD $83,466 New Midway, MD $79,286 New Windsor, MD $79,239 Point Of Rocks, MD $86,023 Rocky Ridge, MD $77,215 Rohrersville, MD $86,447 Sabillasville, MD $75,349 Saint James, MD $80,729

Sharpsburg, MD $86,447 Smithsburg, MD $75,262 Sykesville, MD $80,611 Taneytown, MD $77,160 Thurmont, MD $76,423 Tuscarora, MD $85,741 Union Bridge, MD $78,988 Unionville, MD $79,976

Walkersville, MD $81,662 West Friendship, MD $80,658 Williamsport, MD $79,560 Woodbine, MD $82,611 Woodsboro, MD $79,843 Salisbury, MD $83,043 Allen, MD $83,043 Berlin, MD $82,753

Bishopville, MD $82,753 Bivalve, MD $83,466 Manchester, MD $77,215 Marriottsville, MD $80,737 Maryland Line, MD $75,451 Mayo, MD $83,466 Millersville, MD $80,690 Monkton, MD $80,635

Odenton, MD $80,690 Crofton, MD $83,584 Owings Mills, MD $80,815 Parkton, MD $77,247 Pasadena, MD $80,792 Perry Hall, MD $80,870 Perryman, MD $79,011 Phoenix, MD $80,768

Pylesville, MD $77,270 Randallstown, MD $80,847 Reisterstown, MD $80,737 Riderwood, MD $80,870 Riva, MD $83,466 Severn, MD $80,815 Severna Park, MD $80,737 Simpsonville, MD $80,690

Sparks Glencoe, MD $80,690 Crisfield, MD $73,764 Stevenson, MD $80,870 Dhs, MD $86,705 Waldorf, MD $86,604 Street, MD $77,560 Upperco, MD $78,196 Upper Falls, MD $80,768

Westminster, MD $78,517 Whiteford, MD $77,200 White Hall, MD $77,223 White Marsh, MD $80,870 Woodstock, MD $80,768 Baltimore, MD $80,870 Towson, MD $80,870 Gwynn Oak, MD $80,870

Pikesville, MD $80,870 Sparrows Point, MD $80,847 Middle River, MD $80,870 Essex, MD $80,870 Dundalk, MD $80,870 Brooklyn, MD $80,870 Curtis Bay, MD $80,870 Halethorpe, MD $80,870

Catonsville, MD $80,870 Parkville, MD $80,870 Nottingham, MD $80,870 Rosedale, MD $80,870 Windsor Mill, MD $80,870 Gaithersburg, MD $86,604 Washington Grove, MD $86,627

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 April 01, 2026

$73,246

Average $80,870/year

$91,129

$6,104

Average $6,739/month

$7,594

$1,409

Average $1,555/week

$1,752

$35

Average $39/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,129	$7,594	$1,752	$44
Average	$80,870	$6,739	$1,555	$39
25th Percentile	$73,246	$6,104	$1,409	$35

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