How much does a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director in the United States is $56 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $49 and $63. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salary $43 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salary $49 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salary $56 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salary $63 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salary $70 US March 26, 2024
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LHH is looking for an incredible SEO Manager for one of our clients in the Orlando area! This position requires a solid understanding of search engine optimization best practices and strategies! Responsibilities: Conduct keyword research to guide content teams and optimize website content and landing page Manage and improve SEO strategies, directly resulting in lead conversion optimization Lead and execute ongoing content and web strategy to drive growth (keyword impressions, web visits, organic leads). Address technical SEO issues and optimize off-page strategies to improve domain authority. Your Background: 5+ YOE in SEO Knowledgeable on SEO initiatives and best practices: website, domain management, and content
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Adecco - Parsippany , NJ
Adecco Creative and Marketing is partnering with the world's largest producer of medicine and vaccinations for pets and livestock. We are looking for a SEO Manager for a hybrid contract assignment in Parsippany NJ. They will support the execution of the SEO strategy for the Petcare Network, under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Content Marketing & SEO. He/she must be highly collaborative, detail-oriented, a self-starter, and a creative problem solver. Main duties will include: Conducting SEO research. Conduct keyword research and competitor research, making suggestions for improvements and ensuring we’re not cannibalizing keywords or duplicating efforts across the business. Improve technical SEO performance. Recommend fixes to development team and track progress/results. Understand and improve crawling functions, site architecture, and site infrastructure. On-page SEO. Work with our development team and CMS to optimize all pages for search engines (keywords, meta data, tagging infr
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Position Summary: Sylvane.com, a leading internet retail company specializing in air quality products, is seeking an in-house SEO guru to take charge of our SEO program. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical SEO background, exceptional on-page SEO skills, and a proven track record with ecommerce websites and product catalogs. We would like you to build upon Sylvane’s two-decades of successful SEO strategy. You will be solely in charge of our SEO program with the freedom to set your own work projects and areas of investigation. You will report directly to the Marketing Director. The SEO Manager is responsible for: Staying on top of all SEO industry trends, keeping a steady finger on the pulse of any and all SERP updates and algorithm changes. Monitoring Sylvane organic rankings and tracking changes in visibility. Developing and owning a comprehensive SEO strategy for growing organic traffic and revenue. This will include a forecast for organic traffic, identifying potentia
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Metric Marketing - Ann Arbor , MI
DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXTENSIVE SEO EXPERIENCE OR IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN THE ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN AREA. Metric Marketing is looking for a strategic, resourceful, and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills to join our team as an SEO Manager. As the SEO Manager you will be responsible for the overall approach to SEO—planning, implementing, and managing SEO strategies that will drive organic traffic, engage qualified leads, and enhance the overall user experience on Metric's own website, as well as on our clients' sites. This position requires collaboration with the Project and Account Managers, Content Team, and Development Team in order to ensure digital marketing efforts are in alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives. Communication is key, as well as the understanding of how different aspects of our full-service agency tie into and support one another. A Little About Metric Marketing We're a growing agency. The environment is
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LHH is looking for an incredible SEO Manager for one of our clients in the Orlando area! This position requires a solid understanding of search engine optimization best practices and strategies! Responsibilities: Conduct keyword research to guide content teams and optimize website content and landing page Manage and improve SEO strategies, directly resulting in lead conversion optimization Lead and execute ongoing content and web strategy to drive growth (keyword impressions, web visits, organic leads). Address technical SEO issues and optimize off-page strategies to improve domain authority. Your Background: 5+ YOE in SEO Knowledgeable on SEO initiatives and best practices: website, domain management, and content by Jobble
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Our client, a highly successful, growing organization dedicated to making global ground travel accessible to everyone, is looking for a talented, digital driver. As the SEO Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of SEO strategies to improve the company's organic search rankings and drive relevant traffic. Required Experience: 5+ years in SEO with a track record of improving organic search performance. Excellent communication skills: ability to present to leaders and stakeholders. Experience with content management systems and website optimization. Technical expertise to identify SEO issues and resolve with the dev team. In-depth experience managing data and reporting Knowledge in HTML & CSS. Proficient in SEO tools such as Moz, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Google Search Console. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred) Experience in travel or the tech industry is highly preferred. Responsibilities Include: Develop and execute comprehe
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