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 $69,010, a Search Engineer (2-4 years)earns $96,458, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $111,186, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $130,901, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $142,155,

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 North Carolina

How much does a Search Engineer make in North Carolina?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Search Engineer in North Carolina is $97,104 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): $113,868
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,411 to $105,879
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,587

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Search Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,879	$8,823	$2,036	$51
Average	$97,104	$8,092	$1,867	$47
25th Percentile	$87,411	$7,284	$1,681	$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): $69,010
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,458
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,186
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,901
Expert (over 8 years): $142,155

Levels	Salary
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$69,010
Search En... Level Search Engineer	$96,458
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$111,186
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$130,901
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$142,155

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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:

Morven: $92,644
Mount Holly: $98,278
Mount Mourne: $96,885

Morven, NC $92,644 Mount Holly, NC $98,278 Mount Mourne, NC $96,885 Mount Pleasant, NC $95,561 Mount Ulla, NC $95,539 Newell, NC $98,736 New London, NC $94,721 Norwood, NC $94,687

Oakboro, NC $95,825 Paw Creek, NC $98,750 Peachland, NC $93,906 Pineville, NC $98,514 Polkton, NC $95,324 Polkville, NC $94,983 Richfield, NC $95,158 Rockwell, NC $95,573

Rutherfordton, NC $94,134 Salisbury, NC $95,734 Warsaw, NC $92,712 Roaring River, NC $93,043 Ronda, NC $93,307 Rutherford College, NC $94,107 Scottville, NC $91,686 Sherrills Ford, NC $96,112

Sparta, NC $92,236 State Road, NC $93,258 Stony Point, NC $94,135 Sugar Grove, NC $91,690 Taylorsville, NC $93,552 Terrell, NC $96,391 Thurmond, NC $92,930 Todd, NC $91,693

Traphill, NC $92,658 Turnersburg, NC $94,421 Union Grove, NC $93,378 Valdese, NC $93,933 Valle Crucis, NC $91,819 Vilas, NC $91,625 Warrensville, NC $91,777 West Jefferson, NC $91,794

Wilkesboro, NC $92,780 Zionville, NC $91,692 Scotts, NC $94,067 Alexander, NC $93,991 Almond, NC $92,444 Arden, NC $93,988 Bakersville, NC $91,865 Balsam, NC $92,986

Balsam Grove, NC $93,262 Barnardsville, NC $93,639 Bat Cave, NC $93,687 Black Mountain, NC $93,730 Brevard, NC $93,417 Bryson City, NC $92,521 Burnsville, NC $93,038 Candler, NC $93,936

Canton, NC $93,569 Cashiers, NC $92,780 Cedar Mountain, NC $93,691 Cherokee, NC $92,795 Chimney Rock, NC $93,654 Clyde, NC $93,439 Columbus, NC $94,599 Cullowhee, NC $92,986

Dana, NC $93,618 Gaston, NC $92,924 Greenville, NC $91,926 Grimesland, NC $91,560 Halifax, NC $91,839 Hamilton, NC $91,558 Shelby, NC $95,730 Spencer, NC $95,737

Spindale, NC $94,233 Stanfield, NC $96,717 Stanley, NC $97,900 Troutman, NC $95,306 Union Mills, NC $93,298 Vale, NC $95,897 Waco, NC $96,992 Wadesboro, NC $93,624

Waxhaw, NC $97,103 Wingate, NC $96,385 Charlotte, NC $98,759 Dillsboro, NC $92,590 East Flat Rock, NC $93,574 Edneyville, NC $93,670 Enka, NC $94,131 Etowah, NC $93,644

Fairview, NC $93,891 Flat Rock, NC $93,581 Fletcher, NC $93,900 Fontana Dam, NC $92,754 Franklin, NC $92,102 Gerton, NC $93,809 Glenville, NC $92,553 Glenwood, NC $93,323

Hazelwood, NC $93,221 Hendersonville, NC $93,572 Green Mountain, NC $91,718 Highlands, NC $92,496 Horse Shoe, NC $93,748 Hot Springs, NC $93,153 Lake Junaluska, NC $93,325 Lake Lure, NC $93,648

Lake Toxaway, NC $93,197 Leicester, NC $93,855 Little Switzerland, NC $92,722 Lynn, NC $93,832 Maggie Valley, NC $92,938 Marion, NC $93,572 Marshall, NC $93,260 Mars Hill, NC $93,319

Micaville, NC $92,721 Mill Spring, NC $93,617 Montreat, NC $93,770 Mountain Home, NC $93,769 Mills River, NC $93,782 Naples, NC $93,810 Nebo, NC $93,093 Old Fort, NC $93,555

Otto, NC $91,999 Penland, NC $92,442 Penrose, NC $93,486 Pisgah Forest, NC $93,575 Ridgecrest, NC $93,742 Robbinsville, NC $92,438 Rosman, NC $93,379 Saluda, NC $93,576

Sapphire, NC $92,880 Scaly Mountain, NC $92,306 Skyland, NC $94,032 Spruce Pine, NC $92,577 Hassell, NC $91,652 Tryon, NC $94,205 Tuckasegee, NC $92,654 Tuxedo, NC $93,695

Waynesville, NC $92,675 Weaverville, NC $93,918 Webster, NC $92,700 Whittier, NC $92,475 Zirconia, NC $93,723 Asheville, NC $94,191 Andrews, NC $92,257 Brasstown, NC $91,878

Culberson, NC $91,786 Hayesville, NC $91,945 Marble, NC $92,173 Murphy, NC $91,886 Warne, NC $91,880 Whitsett, NC $95,063 Henrico, NC $92,852 Hobgood, NC $91,693

Hollister, NC $94,077 Jackson, NC $91,579 Jamesville, NC $91,410 Kelford, NC $91,776 Lewiston Woodville, NC $91,360 Littleton, NC $93,007 Lucama, NC $96,341 Macclesfield, NC $93,501

Margarettsville, NC $92,599 Milwaukee, NC $92,578 Murfreesboro, NC $93,036 Nashville, NC $95,326 Oak City, NC $91,359 Pantego, NC $91,317 Parmele, NC $91,657 Pendleton, NC $92,851

Pikeville, NC $94,758 Pinetops, NC $93,650 Pinetown, NC $91,325 Pleasant Hill, NC $92,904 Potecasi, NC $92,335 Red Oak, NC $95,022 Rich Square, NC $91,777 Roanoke Rapids, NC $92,409

Robersonville, NC $91,468 Roxobel, NC $91,961 Saratoga, NC $94,497 Scotland Neck, NC $91,587 Scranton, NC $91,268 Seaboard, NC $92,432 Severn, NC $92,881 Sharpsburg, NC $95,051

Simpson, NC $91,830 Sims, NC $96,831 Speed, NC $92,354 Spring Hope, NC $96,837 Stantonsburg, NC $94,173 Stokes, NC $91,433 Swanquarter, NC $91,271 Tarboro, NC $92,741

Tillery, NC $91,597 Walstonburg, NC $93,663 Washington, NC $91,583 Weldon, NC $92,188 Whitakers, NC $93,525 Williamston, NC $91,526 Wilson, NC $95,265 Woodland, NC $92,292

Elizabeth City, NC $93,993 Ahoskie, NC $92,761 Avon, NC $91,623 Aydlett, NC $94,268 Barco, NC $94,431 Belvidere, NC $93,899 Buxton, NC $91,668 Camden, NC $94,170

Cofield, NC $93,012 Coinjock, NC $94,512 Colerain, NC $92,529 Columbia, NC $91,576 Corapeake, NC $94,616 Corolla, NC $94,235 Creswell, NC $91,421 Currituck, NC $94,969

Durants Neck, NC $93,273 Edenton, NC $92,745 Eure, NC $93,472 Frisco, NC $91,695 Gates, NC $94,226 Gatesville, NC $93,574 Grandy, NC $93,677 Harbinger, NC $92,891

Harrellsville, NC $93,136 Hatteras, NC $91,707 Hertford, NC $93,236 Hobbsville, NC $94,038 Jarvisburg, NC $93,184 Kill Devil Hills, NC $92,593 Kitty Hawk, NC $92,988 Knotts Island, NC $95,441

Swannanoa, NC $94,003 Sylva, NC $92,657 Vaughan, NC $93,254 Wake Forest, NC $98,807 Warrenton, NC $94,422 Wendell, NC $98,953 Willow Spring, NC $98,593 Wilsons Mills, NC $97,953

Wise, NC $93,704 Youngsville, NC $98,330 Zebulon, NC $98,322 Raleigh, NC $100,210 Durham, NC $97,725 Rocky Mount, NC $94,152 Aulander, NC $92,235 Aurora, NC $91,350

Bailey, NC $96,875 Bath, NC $91,485 Battleboro, NC $93,862 Belhaven, NC $91,369 Bellarthur, NC $92,503 Bethel, NC $91,852 Black Creek, NC $95,291 Blounts Creek, NC $91,384

Castalia, NC $95,855 Chocowinity, NC $91,511 Como, NC $93,368 Conetoe, NC $92,529 Conway, NC $92,650 Edward, NC $91,446 Elm City, NC $94,808 Enfield, NC $92,987

Engelhard, NC $91,288 Everetts, NC $91,663 Fairfield, NC $91,279 Falkland, NC $92,868 Farmville, NC $93,056 Fountain, NC $93,240 Fremont, NC $94,892 White Oak, NC $91,759

Wilmington, NC $93,609 Ash, NC $92,730 Atkinson, NC $92,983 Bolivia, NC $93,177 Bolton, NC $92,839 Brunswick, NC $92,244 Burgaw, NC $93,010 Carolina Beach, NC $93,387

Castle Hayne, NC $93,609 Cerro Gordo, NC $91,699 Chadbourn, NC $91,877 Clarendon, NC $92,012 Clarkton, NC $91,992 Council, NC $92,317 Currie, NC $93,330 Delco, NC $93,158

Evergreen, NC $91,781 Fair Bluff, NC $91,721 Garland, NC $92,213 Hallsboro, NC $92,142 Hampstead, NC $93,080 Harrells, NC $92,064 Holly Ridge, NC $92,759 Ivanhoe, NC $92,372

Kelly, NC $92,499 Kure Beach, NC $93,232 Lake Waccamaw, NC $92,552 Leland, NC $93,540 Longwood, NC $92,442 Magnolia, NC $92,361 Maple Hill, NC $92,637 Nakina, NC $92,178

Riegelwood, NC $93,032 Rocky Point, NC $93,319 Rose Hill, NC $92,422 Shallotte, NC $92,780 Sneads Ferry, NC $92,567 Southport, NC $93,180 Supply, NC $92,941 Tabor City, NC $92,040

Teachey, NC $92,581 Oak Island, NC $93,023 Wallace, NC $92,435 Calabash, NC $92,516 Sunset Beach, NC $92,526 Ocean Isle Beach, NC $92,570 Whiteville, NC $92,052 Willard, NC $92,686

Winnabow, NC $93,523 Wrightsville Beach, NC $93,578 Kinston, NC $91,819 Albertson, NC $92,069 Alliance, NC $91,796 Arapahoe, NC $91,561 Atlantic, NC $91,568 Atlantic Beach, NC $91,806

Ayden, NC $91,649 Bayboro, NC $91,468 Beaufort, NC $91,599 Beulaville, NC $92,532 Bridgeton, NC $91,720 Cedar Island, NC $91,182 Chinquapin, NC $92,439 Comfort, NC $91,798

Cove City, NC $91,478 Davis, NC $91,599 Deep Run, NC $91,915 Dover, NC $91,429 Ernul, NC $91,384 Gloucester, NC $91,705 Grantsboro, NC $91,478 Grifton, NC $91,601

Harkers Island, NC $91,808 Havelock, NC $91,633 Cherry Point, NC $91,989 Hobucken, NC $91,305 Hookerton, NC $92,505 Hubert, NC $92,300 Jacksonville, NC $92,601 Camp Lejeune, NC $92,769

Garysburg, NC $92,429 Manns Harbor, NC $91,218 Townsville, NC $93,937 Manteo, NC $92,004 Maple, NC $94,707 Merry Hill, NC $92,252 Moyock, NC $95,162 Nags Head, NC $91,708

Ocracoke, NC $91,603 Plymouth, NC $91,536 Point Harbor, NC $93,054 Poplar Branch, NC $94,047 Powells Point, NC $92,974 Powellsville, NC $92,702 Rodanthe, NC $91,471 Roduco, NC $93,976

Yanceyville, NC $94,242 Greensboro, NC $95,111 Angier, NC $97,490 Apex, NC $98,527 Bahama, NC $96,546 Benson, NC $95,984 Broadway, NC $94,544 Buies Creek, NC $95,660

Bullock, NC $93,834 Bunn, NC $97,607 Butner, NC $97,226 Carrboro, NC $96,459 Cary, NC $99,600 Chapel Hill, NC $96,464 Clayton, NC $98,816 Coats, NC $96,049

Creedmoor, NC $97,693 Four Oaks, NC $95,677 Franklinton, NC $97,326 Fuquay Varina, NC $97,724 Garner, NC $99,459 Goldsboro, NC $94,551 Henderson, NC $95,569 Holly Springs, NC $98,307

Hurdle Mills, NC $94,255 Kenly, NC $96,580 Kipling, NC $96,818 Kittrell, NC $96,882 Knightdale, NC $99,649 Lillington, NC $94,829 Louisburg, NC $96,847 Macon, NC $93,511

Mamers, NC $94,818 Manson, NC $93,901 Micro, NC $96,721 Middleburg, NC $94,570 Middlesex, NC $97,677 Moncure, NC $96,093 Morrisville, NC $99,096 New Hill, NC $97,466

Norlina, NC $94,243 Oxford, NC $95,014 Pine Level, NC $96,562 Princeton, NC $95,397 Ridgeway, NC $94,347 Rolesville, NC $98,948 Rougemont, NC $95,647 Roxboro, NC $94,065

Selma, NC $97,223 Smithfield, NC $96,930 Stem, NC $96,637 Stovall, NC $94,642 Alamance, NC $94,835 Altamahaw, NC $94,764 Asheboro, NC $94,613 Bear Creek, NC $93,679

Bennett, NC $93,759 Biscoe, NC $92,738 Blanch, NC $93,539 Bonlee, NC $94,113 Browns Summit, NC $94,999 Burlington, NC $94,879 Bynum, NC $95,832 Candor, NC $92,381

Cedar Falls, NC $94,827 Cedar Grove, NC $94,513 Climax, NC $95,032 Colfax, NC $95,291 Cumnock, NC $94,397 Denton, NC $94,427 Eagle Springs, NC $92,505 Efland, NC $94,823

Elon, NC $94,684 Ether, NC $93,295 Franklinville, NC $94,773 Gibsonville, NC $94,939 Goldston, NC $93,345 Graham, NC $94,775 Gulf, NC $94,191 Haw River, NC $94,704

Highfalls, NC $93,277 High Point, NC $96,031 Roper, NC $91,804 Salvo, NC $91,767 Shawboro, NC $94,499 Shiloh, NC $93,414 South Mills, NC $94,955 Stumpy Point, NC $91,304

Sunbury, NC $94,410 Tyner, NC $93,220 Wanchese, NC $91,679 Waves, NC $91,701 Windsor, NC $91,638 Winfall, NC $93,617 Winton, NC $93,367 Albemarle, NC $94,660

Alexis, NC $97,647 Ansonville, NC $94,605 Badin, NC $94,362 Barium Springs, NC $95,047 Belmont, NC $98,436 Bessemer City, NC $98,172 Boiling Springs, NC $95,106 Bostic, NC $93,569

Caroleen, NC $94,790 Casar, NC $94,611 Cherryville, NC $96,952 China Grove, NC $95,676 Cliffside, NC $94,956 Concord, NC $96,519 Cornelius, NC $97,536 Cramerton, NC $98,462

Crouse, NC $97,287 Dallas, NC $98,256 Davidson, NC $97,168 Denver, NC $97,218 Earl, NC $96,125 East Spencer, NC $95,736 Ellenboro, NC $94,373 Faith, NC $95,765

Fallston, NC $96,074 Forest City, NC $94,548 Gastonia, NC $98,648 Huntersville, NC $98,184 Gold Hill, NC $95,342 Granite Quarry, NC $95,746 Grover, NC $96,611 Harris, NC $94,795

Harrisburg, NC $98,162 Henrietta, NC $94,904 High Shoals, NC $97,794 Indian Trail, NC $97,889 Iron Station, NC $97,270 Kannapolis, NC $96,137 Kings Mountain, NC $97,622 Landis, NC $95,750

Lattimore, NC $94,959 Lawndale, NC $95,529 Lilesville, NC $92,611 Lincolnton, NC $97,026 Locust, NC $96,095 Lowell, NC $98,602 Mc Adenville, NC $98,455 Mc Farlan, NC $92,541

Marshville, NC $96,022 Matthews, NC $98,066 Midland, NC $97,358 Mineral Springs, NC $97,095 Misenheimer, NC $95,203 Monroe, NC $97,166 Mooresboro, NC $95,029 Mooresville, NC $95,923

Hillsborough, NC $95,251 Jackson Springs, NC $92,477 Jamestown, NC $95,959 Julian, NC $95,036 Kernersville, NC $94,953 Eden, NC $93,947 Leasburg, NC $93,494 Lexington, NC $94,843

Liberty, NC $94,828 Linwood, NC $95,498 Mc Leansville, NC $95,140 Mebane, NC $94,646 Milton, NC $93,350 Mount Gilead, NC $93,233 Oak Ridge, NC $94,906 Pelham, NC $94,016

Pittsboro, NC $95,161 Pleasant Garden, NC $95,188 Prospect Hill, NC $94,194 Providence, NC $93,892 Ramseur, NC $94,411 Randleman, NC $95,039 Reidsville, NC $94,575 Robbins, NC $93,187

Ruffin, NC $94,098 Sanford, NC $94,638 Saxapahaw, NC $94,819 Seagrove, NC $93,738 Sedalia, NC $95,116 Semora, NC $93,071 Siler City, NC $94,363 Snow Camp, NC $94,735

Sophia, NC $95,058 Southmont, NC $95,277 Staley, NC $94,635 Star, NC $93,187 Stokesdale, NC $94,641 Summerfield, NC $94,949 Swepsonville, NC $94,750 Thomasville, NC $95,347

Trinity, NC $95,210 Troy, NC $93,335 Wallburg, NC $95,121 Welcome, NC $94,797 Wentworth, NC $94,318 West End, NC $92,797 Topton, NC $92,085 Advance, NC $94,582

Ararat, NC $93,807 Belews Creek, NC $94,680 Bethania, NC $94,840 Boonville, NC $93,977 Clemmons, NC $94,679 Cleveland, NC $95,308 Cooleemee, NC $95,295 Danbury, NC $94,045

Dobson, NC $93,457 East Bend, NC $94,359 Germanton, NC $94,546 Hamptonville, NC $93,808 King, NC $94,365 Lawsonville, NC $93,843 Lewisville, NC $94,567 Lowgap, NC $92,887

Madison, NC $94,233 Mayodan, NC $93,971 Mocksville, NC $94,520 Mount Airy, NC $93,537 White Plains, NC $93,663 Pfafftown, NC $94,623 Pilot Mountain, NC $93,942 Pine Hall, NC $94,301

Pinnacle, NC $94,172 Rural Hall, NC $94,642 Sandy Ridge, NC $93,867 Siloam, NC $94,000 Stoneville, NC $93,968 Toast, NC $93,536 Tobaccoville, NC $94,509 Walkertown, NC $94,786

Walnut Cove, NC $94,460 Westfield, NC $93,864 Woodleaf, NC $95,317 Yadkinville, NC $94,216 Winston Salem, NC $94,887 Tarawa Terrace, NC $92,592 Midway Park, NC $92,428 Mccutcheon Field, NC $92,688

La Grange, NC $93,155 Lowland, NC $91,261 Marshallberg, NC $91,764 Maury, NC $93,005 Maysville, NC $91,850 Merritt, NC $91,384 Morehead City, NC $91,893 New Bern, NC $91,689

Newport, NC $91,661 Oriental, NC $91,516 Pink Hill, NC $92,208 Pollocksville, NC $91,417 Richlands, NC $92,523 Salter Path, NC $91,847 Sealevel, NC $91,409 Seven Springs, NC $92,687

Smyrna, NC $91,498 Snow Hill, NC $93,276 Stacy, NC $91,428 Stella, NC $92,050 Stonewall, NC $91,798 Swansboro, NC $92,113 Trenton, NC $91,543 Vanceboro, NC $91,519

Vandemere, NC $91,626 Williston, NC $91,511 Winterville, NC $92,186 Emerald Isle, NC $91,930 Hickory, NC $94,428 Banner Elk, NC $91,845 Blowing Rock, NC $91,873 Boomer, NC $92,474

Boone, NC $91,970 Catawba, NC $95,550 Claremont, NC $95,092 Collettsville, NC $91,796 Connellys Springs, NC $94,415 Conover, NC $94,921 Creston, NC $91,569 Crossnore, NC $92,185

Crumpler, NC $91,790 Deep Gap, NC $91,730 Drexel, NC $93,745 Elkin, NC $93,685 Elk Park, NC $91,725 Ennice, NC $92,597 Ferguson, NC $91,910 Statesville, NC $94,364

Fleetwood, NC $91,761 Glade Valley, NC $92,587 Glen Alpine, NC $93,152 Glendale Springs, NC $91,694 Granite Falls, NC $93,739 Grassy Creek, NC $91,747 Lenoir, NC $92,958 Harmony, NC $94,083

Hays, NC $92,528 Hiddenite, NC $93,443 Hildebran, NC $94,540 Hudson, NC $93,560 Jefferson, NC $91,803 Jonas Ridge, NC $92,485 Jonesville, NC $93,685 Lansing, NC $91,802

Laurel Springs, NC $91,836 Linville, NC $91,768 Linville Falls, NC $92,577 Mc Grady, NC $92,108 Maiden, NC $96,278 Millers Creek, NC $91,990 Minneapolis, NC $91,818 Montezuma, NC $92,189

Moravian Falls, NC $92,745 Morganton, NC $92,903 North Wilkesboro, NC $92,833 Newland, NC $91,968 Newton, NC $95,655 Olin, NC $93,927 Patterson, NC $92,104 Pineola, NC $92,078

Piney Creek, NC $91,820 Plumtree, NC $91,962 Purlear, NC $91,821 Icard, NC $94,545 Rhodhiss, NC $94,212 Roaring Gap, NC $92,645 Fayetteville, NC $91,514 Fort Bragg, NC $91,797

Pope Army Airfield, NC $91,993 Aberdeen, NC $92,645 Autryville, NC $91,685 Timberlake, NC $94,582 Barnesville, NC $91,710 Bladenboro, NC $91,779 Bunnlevel, NC $93,655 Calypso, NC $93,333

Cameron, NC $93,061 Carthage, NC $93,029 Clinton, NC $92,587 Cordova, NC $92,490 Cumberland, NC $92,400 Dublin, NC $91,703 Dudley, NC $93,743 Dunn, NC $93,813

Elizabethtown, NC $91,821 Ellerbe, NC $92,142 Erwin, NC $93,879 Fairmont, NC $91,760 Faison, NC $93,070 Falcon, NC $92,280 Gibson, NC $92,005 Godwin, NC $92,241

Hamlet, NC $92,207 Hoffman, NC $92,451 Hope Mills, NC $91,548 Kenansville, NC $92,422 Lakeview, NC $93,019 Laurel Hill, NC $92,172 Laurinburg, NC $92,093 Lemon Springs, NC $93,831

Linden, NC $92,444 Lumber Bridge, NC $91,703 Lumberton, NC $91,671 Marietta, NC $91,820 Marston, NC $92,181 Maxton, NC $91,574 Mount Olive, NC $92,974 Newton Grove, NC $93,792

Norman, NC $92,350 Olivia, NC $93,910 Orrum, NC $91,713 Pinehurst, NC $93,102 Parkton, NC $91,582 Pembroke, NC $91,557 Pinebluff, NC $92,721 Proctorville, NC $91,875

Raeford, NC $92,105 Red Springs, NC $91,905 Rex, NC $91,688 Rockingham, NC $92,194 Roseboro, NC $91,822 Rowland, NC $91,733 Saint Pauls, NC $91,667 Salemburg, NC $92,150

Shannon, NC $91,785 Southern Pines, NC $92,797 Spring Lake, NC $92,246 Stedman, NC $91,566 Tar Heel, NC $91,778 Turkey, NC $92,675 Vass, NC $92,830 Wade, NC $91,707

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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	$121,379	$58.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$116,524	$56.0	20%
Software & Networking	$116,524	$56.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$111,669	$54.0	15%
Financial Services	$111,669	$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

$87,411

Average $97,104/year

$105,879

$7,284

Average $8,092/month

$8,823

$1,681

Average $1,867/week

$2,036

$42

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,879	$8,823	$2,036	$51
Average	$97,104	$8,092	$1,867	$47
25th Percentile	$87,411	$7,284	$1,681	$42

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