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 $70,804, a Search Engineer (2-4 years)earns $98,965, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $114,076, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $134,303, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $145,849,

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 Maine

How much does a Search Engineer make in Maine?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Search Engineer in Maine is $99,627 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,827
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,683 to $108,631
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,629

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Search Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,631	$9,053	$2,089	$52
Average	$99,627	$8,302	$1,916	$48
25th Percentile	$89,683	$7,474	$1,725	$43

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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): $70,804
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,965
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,076
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,303
Expert (over 8 years): $145,849

Levels	Salary
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$70,804
Search En... Level Search Engineer	$98,965
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$114,076
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$134,303
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$145,849

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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:

Freedom: $98,050
Harmony: $98,007
Hartland: $98,135

Freedom, ME $98,050 Harmony, ME $98,007 Hartland, ME $98,135 Hinckley, ME $98,228 Jackman, ME $97,752 Kingfield, ME $98,309 Liberty, ME $98,230 Madison, ME $98,440

Monroe, ME $97,908 Morrill, ME $98,077 Newport, ME $97,921 New Portland, ME $98,462 New Sharon, ME $98,342 New Vineyard, ME $98,402 Norridgewock, ME $98,404 North Anson, ME $98,463

North Vassalboro, ME $98,639 Oakland, ME $98,437 Oquossoc, ME $98,108 Palmyra, ME $97,983 Phillips, ME $98,148 Pittsfield, ME $98,143 Plymouth, ME $97,933 Rangeley, ME $98,171

Portland, ME $102,856 Falmouth, ME $102,623 South Portland, ME $102,856 Cape Elizabeth, ME $102,652 Peaks Island, ME $102,751 Cumberland Foreside, ME $102,522 Auburn, ME $100,680 Andover, ME $98,144

Bethel, ME $98,309 Bryant Pond, ME $98,675 Buckfield, ME $99,116 Canton, ME $98,494 Durham, ME $101,317 Danville, ME $100,983 Dixfield, ME $98,290 Dryden, ME $98,403

East Andover, ME $98,173 East Dixfield, ME $98,449 East Livermore, ME $99,031 East Poland, ME $100,799 Stoneham, ME $98,720 East Wilton, ME $98,633 Greene, ME $99,908 Hanover, ME $98,226

Hebron, ME $99,818 Jay, ME $98,470 Lewiston, ME $100,626 Lisbon, ME $100,945 Lisbon Falls, ME $100,789 Livermore, ME $98,868 Livermore Falls, ME $98,804 Greenwood, ME $98,806

Mechanic Falls, ME $100,499 Mexico, ME $98,386 Minot, ME $100,125 Monmouth, ME $99,591 New Gloucester, ME $101,384 Newry, ME $98,043 North Jay, ME $98,422 Leeds, ME $99,350

North Monmouth, ME $99,445 North Turner, ME $99,280 North Waterford, ME $99,178 Norway, ME $99,496 Oxford, ME $100,029 Paris, ME $99,693 Poland, ME $100,816 Roxbury, ME $98,076

Rumford, ME $98,329 Sabattus, ME $100,185 South Paris, ME $99,556 Turner, ME $99,559 Wayne, ME $99,106 Weld, ME $98,149 West Bethel, ME $98,231 Bowdoin, ME $100,172

West Minot, ME $99,981 West Paris, ME $99,159 Peru, ME $98,533 West Poland, ME $100,739 Sumner, ME $98,844 Wilton, ME $98,407 Augusta, ME $98,682 Coopers Mills, ME $98,816

Dresden, ME $99,628 East Winthrop, ME $98,989 Farmingdale, ME $99,262 Gardiner, ME $99,441 Randolph, ME $99,262 Hallowell, ME $99,137 Jefferson, ME $98,477 Kents Hill, ME $98,679

Litchfield, ME $99,736 Manchester, ME $98,873 Mount Vernon, ME $98,441 Whitefield, ME $98,872 Palermo, ME $98,313 Sebasco Estates, ME $101,219 Readfield, ME $98,846 Saint Albans, ME $98,059

South Bristol, ME $99,701 Squirrel Island, ME $100,032 Trevett, ME $100,103 Waldoboro, ME $98,457 Walpole, ME $99,542 Washington, ME $98,211 West Boothbay Harbor, ME $100,210 Southport, ME $100,433

Wiscasset, ME $99,926 Woolwich, ME $100,163 Ellsworth, ME $97,812 Addison, ME $97,692 Gouldsboro, ME $97,779 Bar Harbor, ME $97,964 Beals, ME $97,801 Bernard, ME $97,998

Birch Harbor, ME $97,873 Blue Hill, ME $97,916 Brooklin, ME $97,918 Brooksville, ME $97,916 Calais, ME $97,656 Cherryfield, ME $97,545 Columbia Falls, ME $97,540 Corea, ME $97,784

Cranberry Isles, ME $97,806 Cutler, ME $97,547 Deer Isle, ME $98,008 Dennysville, ME $97,455 East Blue Hill, ME $97,920 East Machias, ME $97,547 Eastport, ME $97,836 Franklin, ME $97,790

Frenchboro, ME $97,751 Grand Lake Stream, ME $97,396 Hancock, ME $97,935 Harborside, ME $97,899 Harrington, ME $97,758 Hulls Cove, ME $97,966 Isle Au Haut, ME $97,751 Islesford, ME $97,955

Jonesboro, ME $97,627 Jonesport, ME $97,716 Little Deer Isle, ME $97,996 Lubec, ME $97,595 Bass Harbor, ME $98,000 Machias, ME $97,645 Machiasport, ME $97,692 Meddybemps, ME $97,395

Milbridge, ME $97,796 Mount Desert, ME $97,890 Northeast Harbor, ME $97,955 Sullivan, ME $97,804 Pembroke, ME $97,546 Perry, ME $97,635 Princeton, ME $97,390 Prospect Harbor, ME $97,883

Robbinston, ME $97,526 Salsbury Cove, ME $97,977 Sargentville, ME $97,945 Seal Cove, ME $97,894 Seal Harbor, ME $97,927 Sedgwick, ME $97,933 Sorrento, ME $97,894 Southwest Harbor, ME $97,980

Steuben, ME $97,742 Stonington, ME $98,017 Sunset, ME $97,679 Surry, ME $97,915 Swans Island, ME $97,827 Wesley, ME $97,268 Whiting, ME $97,519 Winter Harbor, ME $97,798

Baileyville, ME $97,490 Houlton, ME $97,286 Ashland, ME $97,145 Benedicta, ME $96,931 Blaine, ME $97,262 Bridgewater, ME $97,032 Caribou, ME $97,462 Clayton Lake, ME $97,285

Crouseville, ME $97,349 Eagle Lake, ME $97,255 Easton, ME $97,363 Estcourt Station, ME $97,325 Fort Fairfield, ME $97,413 Fort Kent, ME $97,456 Fort Kent Mills, ME $97,373 Frenchville, ME $97,484

Grand Isle, ME $97,350 Island Falls, ME $96,941 Limestone, ME $97,386 Madawaska, ME $97,646 Mapleton, ME $97,232 Richmond, ME $99,791 South China, ME $98,413 South Gardiner, ME $99,562

Vienna, ME $98,263 Windsor, ME $98,357 Winthrop, ME $99,268 Bangor, ME $97,880 Abbot, ME $97,898 Aurora, ME $97,365 Bradford, ME $97,835 Bradley, ME $97,838

Brewer, ME $97,875 Brookton, ME $97,036 Brownville, ME $97,554 Brownville Junction, ME $98,156 Bucksport, ME $97,868 Burlington, ME $97,518 Greenbush, ME $97,743 Carmel, ME $97,883

Castine, ME $98,087 Charleston, ME $97,854 Danforth, ME $97,198 Dover Foxcroft, ME $97,910 Corinth, ME $97,871 Eddington, ME $97,848 Holden, ME $97,857 East Millinocket, ME $97,448

East Orland, ME $97,858 Etna, ME $97,905 Exeter, ME $97,888 Frankfort, ME $97,885 Greenville, ME $97,321 Greenville Junction, ME $97,640 Guilford, ME $97,871 Hampden, ME $97,881

Howland, ME $97,648 Hudson, ME $97,864 Kenduskeag, ME $97,874 Kingman, ME $97,095 Lagrange, ME $97,763 Lambert Lake, ME $97,210 Lee, ME $97,496 Levant, ME $97,879

Lincoln, ME $97,489 Mattawamkeag, ME $97,171 Medway, ME $97,197 Milford, ME $97,823 Millinocket, ME $97,050 Milo, ME $97,738 Monson, ME $97,887 Olamon, ME $97,771

Old Town, ME $97,838 Orono, ME $97,865 Orient, ME $97,104 Orland, ME $97,859 Orrington, ME $97,870 Passadumkeag, ME $97,715 Penobscot, ME $97,861 Rockwood, ME $97,471

Sangerville, ME $97,956 Sebec, ME $97,799 Shirley Mills, ME $97,827 Springfield, ME $97,240 Stetson, ME $97,894 Stillwater, ME $97,868 Topsfield, ME $97,119 Vanceboro, ME $97,203

Waite, ME $97,253 West Enfield, ME $97,691 Winn, ME $97,302 Winterport, ME $97,881 Wytopitlock, ME $96,958 Bath, ME $100,857 Alna, ME $99,250 Boothbay, ME $99,925

Boothbay Harbor, ME $100,151 Bristol, ME $99,321 Chamberlain, ME $99,491 Damariscotta, ME $99,259 East Boothbay, ME $99,997 Friendship, ME $98,683 Georgetown, ME $100,729 Isle Of Springs, ME $99,928

Bremen, ME $99,046 Newcastle, ME $99,299 New Harbor, ME $99,648 Nobleboro, ME $98,905 Edgecomb, ME $99,637 Pemaquid, ME $99,551 Phippsburg, ME $101,135 Cushing, ME $98,360

Round Pond, ME $99,303 Sandy Point, ME $97,878 Searsmont, ME $98,111 Searsport, ME $97,894 Shawmut, ME $98,531 Skowhegan, ME $98,315 Smithfield, ME $98,368 Solon, ME $98,315

Stockton Springs, ME $97,878 Stratton, ME $98,234 Strong, ME $98,318 Temple, ME $98,281 West Forks, ME $97,714 Thorndike, ME $97,979 Troy, ME $97,951 Unity, ME $98,073

Vassalboro, ME $98,375 West Farmington, ME $98,661 Berwick, ME $104,565 Cape Neddick, ME $105,362 Eliot, ME $106,758 Kittery, ME $107,067 Kittery Point, ME $106,262 North Berwick, ME $103,759

Ogunquit, ME $104,701 South Berwick, ME $105,618 York, ME $106,221 York Beach, ME $105,712 York Harbor, ME $106,249 Acton, ME $100,797 Alfred, ME $102,226 Bailey Island, ME $101,808

Bar Mills, ME $102,062 Biddeford, ME $102,096 Biddeford Pool, ME $102,097 Bowdoinham, ME $100,102 Bridgton, ME $99,931 Brownfield, ME $99,843 Brunswick, ME $101,284 Bustins Island, ME $101,999

Cape Porpoise, ME $102,554 Casco, ME $101,119 Center Lovell, ME $99,193 Chebeague Island, ME $102,223 Cliff Island, ME $102,446 Cornish, ME $100,994 Cumberland Center, ME $102,329 Denmark, ME $99,828

East Baldwin, ME $101,251 Lebanon, ME $102,937 East Parsonsfield, ME $100,461 Sebago, ME $100,993 East Waterboro, ME $101,762 Freeport, ME $101,813 Fryeburg, ME $99,327 Gorham, ME $102,239

Gray, ME $101,617 Harrison, ME $99,383 Hiram, ME $100,680 Hollis Center, ME $101,889 Kennebunk, ME $102,631 Kennebunkport, ME $102,242 Parsonsfield, ME $100,458 Limerick, ME $101,389

Limington, ME $101,363 Long Island, ME $102,619 Lovell, ME $99,051 Moody, ME $103,892 Naples, ME $100,699 Newfield, ME $101,224 North Bridgton, ME $99,982 North Waterboro, ME $101,584

Windham, ME $102,137 Ocean Park, ME $102,176 Old Orchard Beach, ME $102,244 Orrs Island, ME $101,721 Porter, ME $100,120 Pownal, ME $101,655 Scarborough, ME $102,589 Raymond, ME $101,439

Saco, ME $102,182 Sanford, ME $102,702 Sebago Lake, ME $101,361 Shapleigh, ME $101,750 South Casco, ME $101,498 South Freeport, ME $101,762 Harpswell, ME $101,702 South Windham, ME $102,327

Springvale, ME $102,104 Standish, ME $101,786 Steep Falls, ME $101,567 Topsham, ME $100,936 Waterboro, ME $101,951 Waterford, ME $99,275 Wells, ME $103,690 West Baldwin, ME $101,071

Westbrook, ME $102,616 Buxton, ME $102,069 West Kennebunk, ME $102,577 West Newfield, ME $100,727 Yarmouth, ME $102,234 North Yarmouth, ME $102,021 Mars Hill, ME $97,358 Monticello, ME $97,162

New Limerick, ME $97,225 New Sweden, ME $97,356 Oakfield, ME $97,124 Oxbow, ME $96,729 Patten, ME $96,791 Perham, ME $97,289 Portage, ME $97,237 Presque Isle, ME $97,486

Saint Agatha, ME $97,438 Saint David, ME $97,417 Saint Francis, ME $97,286 Sheridan, ME $97,172 Sherman, ME $97,027 Stacyville, ME $96,906 Sinclair, ME $97,256 Smyrna Mills, ME $96,966

Wallagrass, ME $97,364 Stockholm, ME $97,270 Van Buren, ME $97,391 Washburn, ME $97,353 Westfield, ME $97,219 Rockland, ME $98,306 Camden, ME $98,297 Glen Cove, ME $98,264

Hope, ME $98,260 Islesboro, ME $98,008 Lincolnville, ME $98,089 Lincolnville Center, ME $98,092 Matinicus, ME $97,926 Monhegan, ME $98,971 North Haven, ME $97,994 Owls Head, ME $98,126

Port Clyde, ME $98,676 Rockport, ME $98,274 South Thomaston, ME $98,128 Spruce Head, ME $98,186 Tenants Harbor, ME $98,471 Thomaston, ME $98,199 Union, ME $98,255 Vinalhaven, ME $97,994

Warren, ME $98,152 West Rockport, ME $98,285 Waterville, ME $98,501 Albion, ME $98,345 Anson, ME $98,413 Athens, ME $98,139 Belfast, ME $98,090 Belgrade, ME $98,314

Belgrade Lakes, ME $98,213 Bingham, ME $98,129 Brooks, ME $97,928 Burnham, ME $98,025 Cambridge, ME $98,004 Canaan, ME $98,166 Caratunk, ME $97,943 China Village, ME $98,614

Clinton, ME $98,199 Corinna, ME $97,928 Detroit, ME $97,961 Dexter, ME $98,058 Dixmont, ME $97,915 East Newport, ME $97,925 East Vassalboro, ME $98,433 Eustis, ME $97,837

Fairfield, ME $98,366 Farmington, ME $98,445 Garland, ME $97,877 Farmington Falls, ME $98,605

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	$124,534	$60.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$119,553	$57.0	20%
Software & Networking	$119,553	$57.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$114,572	$55.0	15%
Financial Services	$114,572	$55.0	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

$89,683

Average $99,627/year

$108,631

$7,474

Average $8,302/month

$9,053

$1,725

Average $1,916/week

$2,089

$43

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,631	$9,053	$2,089	$52
Average	$99,627	$8,302	$1,916	$48
25th Percentile	$89,683	$7,474	$1,725	$43

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