Seo Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Seo Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Seo Associate in the United States is $124,605 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, a Seo Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,834
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,273 to $134,147
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,045
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Seo Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $134,147 $11,179 $2,580 $64
Average $124,605 $10,384 $2,396 $60
25th Percentile $112,273 $9,356 $2,159 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Seo Associate Salaries

A Seo Associate'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 Seo Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Seo Associate'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $119,466
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $120,323
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $121,693
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,748
  • Expert (over 8 years): $126,509
Levels Salary
Entry Level Seo Associate$119,466
Intermediate Level Seo Associate$120,323
Senior Level Seo Associate$121,693
Specialist Level Seo Associate$123,748
Expert Level Seo Associate$126,509
$119,466 0 yr
$120,323 < 2 yrs
$121,693 2-4 yrs
$123,748 5-8 yrs
$126,509 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Seo Associates

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: $157,164
  • San Francisco: $155,619
  • Oakland: $152,168

What Skills Can Increase a Seo Associate'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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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.63%
Organic Search 3.86%
Bing 2.16%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Seo Associate'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
$134,573
8%
Innovation
$133,327
7%
Presentation
$130,835
5%
Account Management
$130,835
5%
Planning
$129,589
4%
B2B
$129,589
4%
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Seo Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Seo Associate'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

Salary Trends for Seo Associate

Salaries for a Seo Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $113,041 in 2023 to around $112,495 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Seo Associate salary trends, .

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