What are the main factors that influence a Search Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Search Engineer?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Search Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Search Engineer's salary?

A Search Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Web Software Developer I (0-2 years)earns $69,046, a Search Engineer (2-4 years)earns $96,509, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $111,244, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $130,970, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $142,229,

What are the highest paying states for a Search Engineer?

Search Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Search Engineer roles are District of Columbia $113,136, California $112,707, Massachusetts $111,205. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Search Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Search Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Search Manager: $153,379; Search Consultant: $116,924; Director Of Search: $95,965; Paid Search Specialist: $92,315; Search Coordinator: $92,198.

Search Engineer Salary in Louisiana

How much does a Search Engineer make in Louisiana?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Search Engineer in Louisiana is $97,155 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,928
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,457 to $105,934
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,628

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,934	$8,828	$2,037	$51
Average	$97,155	$8,096	$1,868	$47
25th Percentile	$87,457	$7,288	$1,682	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Search Engineer Salaries

A Search Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Search Engineer'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): $69,046
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,509
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,244
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,970
Expert (over 8 years): $142,229

Levels	Salary
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$69,046
Search En... Level Search Engineer	$96,509
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$111,244
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$130,970
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$142,229

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How Do Search Engineer 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 Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $113,136.
California: $112,707.
Massachusetts: $111,205.

District of Columbia $113,136 California $112,707 Massachusetts $111,205 Washington $110,796 New Jersey $110,755 Alaska $110,612 Connecticut $109,202 New York $108,630

Hawaii $106,801 Rhode Island $105,942 Maryland $105,360 Minnesota $104,563 Colorado $104,256 Illinois $104,154 Oregon $103,766 Delaware $103,480

New Hampshire $103,300 Virginia $102,897 Pennsylvania $101,722 Nevada $101,130 North Dakota $100,935 Michigan $100,629 Wisconsin $100,516 Vermont $100,292

Texas $99,668 Maine $99,627 Arizona $99,566 Ohio $99,495 Georgia $98,555 Indiana $98,085 Wyoming $97,993 Utah $97,849

Iowa $97,788 Kansas $97,298 Louisiana $97,155 North Carolina $97,104 Missouri $97,083 Florida $96,685 Montana $96,470 Nebraska $96,266

Kentucky $96,153 South Carolina $95,745 Tennessee $95,489 Idaho $95,387 New Mexico $94,641 Oklahoma $94,477 Alabama $93,875 South Dakota $92,863

Arkansas $92,311 West Virginia $92,015 Mississippi $91,126

Top Paying Cities for Search Engineers

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:

Moreauville: $91,572
Morrow: $91,422
Newellton: $90,504

Moreauville, LA $91,572 Morrow, LA $91,422 Newellton, LA $90,504 Palmetto, LA $92,134 Pineville, LA $89,511 Plaucheville, LA $91,518 Rhinehart, LA $90,597 Ruby, LA $89,678

Saint Joseph, LA $90,590 Saint Landry, LA $90,601 Sicily Island, LA $90,627 Simmesport, LA $91,619 Trout, LA $90,118 Vidalia, LA $91,006 Waterproof, LA $90,580 Wildsville, LA $90,787

Wisner, LA $90,619 Aimwell, LA $90,465 Anacoco, LA $91,219 Atlanta, LA $90,738 Ball, LA $89,625 Belmont, LA $91,317 Bentley, LA $89,870 Boyce, LA $89,878

Calvin, LA $91,005 Campti, LA $91,155 Clarence, LA $91,263 Clarks, LA $90,666 Cloutierville, LA $90,695 Colfax, LA $90,022 Columbia, LA $90,355 Converse, LA $91,624

Dodson, LA $90,700 Dry Prong, LA $90,070 Elmer, LA $89,922 Enterprise, LA $90,452 Fisher, LA $91,360 Flatwoods, LA $90,378 Flora, LA $91,130 Florien, LA $91,120

Forest Hill, LA $89,815 Gardner, LA $89,872 Georgetown, LA $90,370 Glenmora, LA $90,080 Gorum, LA $90,728 Grayson, LA $90,367 Hineston, LA $90,379 Hornbeck, LA $91,218

Joyce, LA $90,494 Kelly, LA $90,408 Kurthwood, LA $91,159 Leesville, LA $91,161 Springfield, LA $94,483 Sun, LA $92,733 Talisheek, LA $93,008 Tangipahoa, LA $93,031

Tickfaw, LA $93,795 Varnado, LA $91,037 Lafayette, LA $92,352 Arcadia, LA $91,152 Ashland, LA $91,368 Athens, LA $91,381 Belcher, LA $93,276 Benton, LA $93,341

Bethany, LA $93,254 Bienville, LA $91,152 Blanchard, LA $93,684 Castor, LA $91,619 Cotton Valley, LA $92,690 Coushatta, LA $91,815 Cullen, LA $92,240 Doyline, LA $93,137

Dubberly, LA $92,567 Frierson, LA $93,258 Gibsland, LA $91,565 Gilliam, LA $92,978 Gloster, LA $93,056 Goldonna, LA $90,841 Grand Cane, LA $92,757 Greenwood, LA $93,381

Hall Summit, LA $92,436 Haughton, LA $93,392 Haynesville, LA $91,185 Heflin, LA $92,765 Homer, LA $91,243 Hosston, LA $92,738 Ida, LA $92,520 Jamestown, LA $92,295

Keatchie, LA $92,883 Keithville, LA $93,326 Lisbon, LA $90,743 Logansport, LA $92,372 Longstreet, LA $92,602 Elm Grove, LA $93,140 Mansfield, LA $92,480 Minden, LA $92,661

Mooringsport, LA $93,311 Oil City, LA $93,054 Pelican, LA $91,735 Plain Dealing, LA $92,713 Pleasant Hill, LA $91,482 Powhatan, LA $91,461 Princeton, LA $93,246 Ringgold, LA $92,615

Rodessa, LA $92,332 Saline, LA $91,033 Sarepta, LA $92,419 Shongaloo, LA $91,823 Sibley, LA $92,855 Springhill, LA $92,211 Stonewall, LA $93,374 Vivian, LA $92,781

Ruston, LA $90,716 Simsboro, LA $91,055 Prairieville, LA $96,234 Lacassine, LA $94,001 Leblanc, LA $93,125 Longville, LA $93,325 Merryville, LA $92,472 Mittie, LA $91,653

Oberlin, LA $91,638 Pitkin, LA $91,196 Ragley, LA $93,873 Reeves, LA $93,641 Rosepine, LA $91,686 Singer, LA $93,557 Starks, LA $94,170 Sugartown, LA $91,451

Sulphur, LA $94,439 Vinton, LA $94,502 Westlake, LA $94,646 Baker, LA $96,976 Denham Springs, LA $95,997 Gonzales, LA $95,749 Addis, LA $97,033 Albany, LA $94,511

Angola, LA $92,621 Batchelor, LA $93,165 Brittany, LA $95,739 Brusly, LA $96,998 Carville, LA $96,229 Clinton, LA $94,825 Convent, LA $94,744 Darrow, LA $95,391

Duplessis, LA $96,123 Erwinville, LA $96,521 Ethel, LA $95,430 Fordoche, LA $94,581 French Settlement, LA $95,505 Geismar, LA $95,900 Glynn, LA $96,284 Burnside, LA $95,876

Greenwell Springs, LA $96,285 Grosse Tete, LA $95,822 Hester, LA $94,361 Holden, LA $94,875 Innis, LA $92,548 Jackson, LA $95,285 Jarreau, LA $95,695 Krotz Springs, LA $92,766

Lakeland, LA $96,076 Lettsworth, LA $93,657 Livingston, LA $95,435 Livonia, LA $95,202 Lottie, LA $93,927 Maringouin, LA $95,081 Morganza, LA $94,339 New Roads, LA $95,131

Norwood, LA $94,179 Oscar, LA $95,809 Paulina, LA $94,528 Plaquemine, LA $96,165 Port Allen, LA $97,002 Hahnville, LA $96,231 Harvey, LA $97,390 Kenner, LA $97,389

Lafitte, LA $97,019 La Place, LA $95,924 Luling, LA $96,971 Lutcher, LA $94,715 Marrero, LA $97,390 Meraux, LA $97,390 Mount Airy, LA $95,024 New Sarpy, LA $96,723

Norco, LA $96,497 Paradis, LA $96,441 Pilottown, LA $92,381 Pointe A La Hache, LA $95,439 Port Sulphur, LA $95,369 Reserve, LA $95,435 Saint Bernard, LA $96,414 Saint James, LA $94,702

Saint Rose, LA $97,038 Vacherie, LA $94,814 Venice, LA $90,977 Violet, LA $97,390 Westwego, LA $97,390 New Orleans, LA $97,390 Sondheimer, LA $90,401 Summerfield, LA $90,632

Taylor, LA $92,294 Lena, LA $90,213 Pride, LA $96,161 Rosedale, LA $96,014 Rougon, LA $96,328 Saint Amant, LA $95,097 Saint Francisville, LA $94,662 Saint Gabriel, LA $96,496

Slaughter, LA $95,862 Sorrento, LA $95,144 Sunshine, LA $96,875 Tunica, LA $92,875 Ventress, LA $95,692 Wakefield, LA $94,541 Walker, LA $95,699 Watson, LA $96,308

Weyanoke, LA $93,726 White Castle, LA $95,635 Wilson, LA $94,501 Zachary, LA $96,504 Uncle Sam, LA $94,340 Baton Rouge, LA $97,052 Shreveport, LA $93,742 Barksdale Afb, LA $93,742

Bossier City, LA $93,742 Monroe, LA $90,462 Archibald, LA $90,414 Baskin, LA $90,422 Bastrop, LA $90,445 Bernice, LA $90,811 Bonita, LA $90,511 Calhoun, LA $90,438

Chatham, LA $90,400 Choudrant, LA $90,434 Collinston, LA $90,446 Crowville, LA $90,666 Delhi, LA $90,598 Delta, LA $90,869 Downsville, LA $90,444 Dubach, LA $90,963

Epps, LA $90,562 Eros, LA $90,408 Fairbanks, LA $90,462 Farmerville, LA $90,444 Forest, LA $90,914 Abbeville, LA $91,956 Arnaudville, LA $92,351 Avery Island, LA $92,293

Baldwin, LA $92,785 Basile, LA $91,917 Branch, LA $92,240 Breaux Bridge, LA $92,448 Broussard, LA $92,326 Cade, LA $92,306 Carencro, LA $92,338 Cecilia, LA $92,376

Centerville, LA $92,575 Charenton, LA $92,820 Chataignier, LA $91,921 Church Point, LA $92,224 Crowley, LA $92,123 Delcambre, LA $92,251 Duson, LA $92,293 Egan, LA $92,149

Elton, LA $92,036 Erath, LA $92,219 Estherwood, LA $92,123 Eunice, LA $91,894 Evangeline, LA $92,192 Franklin, LA $92,499 Garden City, LA $92,479 Grand Coteau, LA $92,293

Gueydan, LA $91,966 Iota, LA $92,132 Jeanerette, LA $92,626 Jennings, LA $92,539 Kaplan, LA $91,768 Lake Arthur, LA $93,253 Lawtell, LA $92,131 Leonville, LA $92,332

Loreauville, LA $92,767 Mamou, LA $91,584 Maurice, LA $92,254 Mermentau, LA $92,305 Milton, LA $92,291 Morse, LA $92,141 New Iberia, LA $92,331 Lydia, LA $92,431

Opelousas, LA $92,195 Perry, LA $92,182 Pine Prairie, LA $91,587 Port Barre, LA $92,515 Rayne, LA $92,248 Reddell, LA $91,726 Roanoke, LA $92,938 Saint Martinville, LA $92,424

Scott, LA $92,326 Sunset, LA $92,275 Turkey Creek, LA $90,496 Ville Platte, LA $91,401 Washington, LA $92,064 Welsh, LA $93,518 Youngsville, LA $92,290 Lake Charles, LA $94,641

Metairie, LA $97,390 Des Allemands, LA $96,240 Ama, LA $97,236 Arabi, LA $97,390 Barataria, LA $96,809 Belle Chasse, LA $97,045 Boothville, LA $92,887 Boutte, LA $96,708

Braithwaite, LA $96,966 Buras, LA $92,955 Chalmette, LA $97,390 Destrehan, LA $96,874 Edgard, LA $95,579 Empire, LA $93,595 Garyville, LA $95,030 Gramercy, LA $94,778

Gretna, LA $97,390 Bell City, LA $94,112 Cameron, LA $95,026 Creole, LA $92,859 Dequincy, LA $94,120 Deridder, LA $91,844 Dry Creek, LA $91,928 Elizabeth, LA $91,305

Evans, LA $91,144 Fenton, LA $93,773 Grand Chenier, LA $91,611 Grant, LA $91,398 Hackberry, LA $94,175 Hayes, LA $93,892 Iowa, LA $94,448 Kinder, LA $93,174

Thibodaux, LA $94,449 Pierre Part, LA $93,957 Amelia, LA $92,825 Belle Rose, LA $94,849 Berwick, LA $92,824 Bourg, LA $94,677 Chauvin, LA $93,438 Cut Off, LA $95,445

Donaldsonville, LA $95,317 Donner, LA $92,932 Dulac, LA $92,962 Galliano, LA $94,766 Gheens, LA $95,817 Gibson, LA $92,653 Golden Meadow, LA $93,486 Grand Isle, LA $93,470

Gray, LA $93,960 Houma, LA $93,500 Kraemer, LA $94,510 Labadieville, LA $93,186 Larose, LA $95,857 Lockport, LA $95,171 Mathews, LA $95,382 Montegut, LA $94,336

Morgan City, LA $93,113 Napoleonville, LA $93,755 Paincourtville, LA $94,620 Patterson, LA $92,633 Plattenville, LA $94,566 Raceland, LA $94,935 Schriever, LA $93,376 Theriot, LA $92,488

Hammond, LA $93,774 Abita Springs, LA $93,904 Akers, LA $94,934 Amite, LA $93,314 Angie, LA $91,261 Bogalusa, LA $92,397 Bush, LA $93,053 Covington, LA $94,925

Fluker, LA $93,107 Folsom, LA $93,426 Franklinton, LA $92,063 Greensburg, LA $94,127 Husser, LA $92,798 Independence, LA $93,836 Kentwood, LA $92,613 Lacombe, LA $94,512

Loranger, LA $93,251 Madisonville, LA $95,137 Mandeville, LA $95,333 Maurepas, LA $94,817 Mount Hermon, LA $91,385 Natalbany, LA $93,814 Pearl River, LA $93,042 Pine Grove, LA $95,116

Ponchatoula, LA $95,169 Robert, LA $93,865 Roseland, LA $93,195 Saint Benedict, LA $94,491 Slidell, LA $94,878 Spearsville, LA $90,675 Start, LA $90,437 Sterlington, LA $90,450

Swartz, LA $90,462 Tallulah, LA $90,570 Transylvania, LA $90,495 West Monroe, LA $90,462 Winnsboro, LA $90,562 Alexandria, LA $89,511 Acme, LA $90,953 Bordelonville, LA $91,267

Bunkie, LA $91,178 Center Point, LA $89,689 Chase, LA $90,560 Cheneyville, LA $89,981 Clayton, LA $90,678 Cottonport, LA $91,135 Deville, LA $89,767 Dupont, LA $91,559

Echo, LA $89,831 Effie, LA $89,950 Evergreen, LA $91,256 Ferriday, LA $90,797 Gilbert, LA $90,533 Hamburg, LA $91,252 Harrisonburg, LA $90,601 Hessmer, LA $90,103

Jena, LA $90,088 Jonesville, LA $90,660 Lebeau, LA $92,087 Lecompte, LA $89,645 Libuse, LA $89,518 Mansura, LA $90,671 Marksville, LA $90,643 Melville, LA $93,030

Monterey, LA $90,965 Longleaf, LA $90,042 Many, LA $91,152 Marthaville, LA $91,243 Melrose, LA $90,733 Montgomery, LA $90,909 Mora, LA $90,624 Natchez, LA $90,990

Natchitoches, LA $91,207 Fort Polk, LA $91,542 Negreet, LA $91,148 New Llano, LA $91,523 Noble, LA $91,326 Oakdale, LA $91,308 Olla, LA $90,462 Otis, LA $90,020

Pollock, LA $89,930 Provencal, LA $90,895 Robeline, LA $91,079 Saint Maurice, LA $90,965 Sieper, LA $90,133 Sikes, LA $90,410 Simpson, LA $90,796 Slagle, LA $91,160

Tioga, LA $89,560 Tullos, LA $90,438 Urania, LA $90,722 Winnfield, LA $90,784 Woodworth, LA $89,597 Zwolle, LA $91,233 Fort Necessity, LA $90,395 Grambling, LA $91,281

Hodge, LA $91,250 Jigger, LA $90,570 Jones, LA $90,396 Jonesboro, LA $90,964 Kilbourne, LA $90,637 Lake Providence, LA $90,637 Lillie, LA $90,707 Mangham, LA $90,395

Marion, LA $90,445 Mer Rouge, LA $90,458 Oak Grove, LA $90,658 Oak Ridge, LA $90,439 Pioneer, LA $90,569 Quitman, LA $91,001 Rayville, LA $90,425

Search Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Search Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Search Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Search Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Search Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$121,443	$58.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$116,586	$56.0	20%
Software & Networking	$116,586	$56.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$111,728	$54.0	15%
Financial Services	$111,728	$54.0	15%

Search Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Search Engineer'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 July 01, 2026

$87,457

Average $97,155/year

$105,934

$7,288

Average $8,096/month

$8,828

$1,682

Average $1,868/week

$2,037

$42

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,934	$8,828	$2,037	$51
Average	$97,155	$8,096	$1,868	$47
25th Percentile	$87,457	$7,288	$1,682	$42

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