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 $78,741, a Search Engineer (2-4 years)earns $110,059, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $126,864, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $149,359, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $162,200,

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 Washington

How much does a Search Engineer make in Washington?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Search Engineer in Washington is $110,796 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,924
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,737 to $120,808
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,668

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,808	$10,067	$2,323	$58
Average	$110,796	$9,233	$2,131	$53
25th Percentile	$99,737	$8,311	$1,918	$48

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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): $78,741
Early Career (1-2 years): $110,059
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,864
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,359
Expert (over 8 years): $162,200

Levels	Salary
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$78,741
Search En... Level Search Engineer	$110,059
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$126,864
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$149,359
Web Softw... Level Search Engineer	$162,200

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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:

Auburn: $110,660
Federal Way: $110,612
Bellevue: $112,886

Auburn, WA $110,660 Federal Way, WA $110,612 Bellevue, WA $112,886 Black Diamond, WA $110,068 Bothell, WA $112,351 Burton, WA $110,815 Carnation, WA $110,691 Duvall, WA $111,055

Edmonds, WA $111,998 Enumclaw, WA $108,460 Fall City, WA $111,185 Hobart, WA $110,758 Issaquah, WA $111,572 Kenmore, WA $112,584 Kent, WA $110,757 Kirkland, WA $112,814

Lynnwood, WA $111,770 Maple Valley, WA $110,661 Medina, WA $112,917 Mercer Island, WA $112,878 Mountlake Terrace, WA $112,071 North Bend, WA $109,584 Pacific, WA $110,597 Preston, WA $111,359

Ravensdale, WA $109,775 Redmond, WA $112,652 Redondo, WA $110,737 Renton, WA $111,952 Rollingbay, WA $111,549 Seahurst, WA $112,158 Snoqualmie, WA $110,416 Snoqualmie Pass, WA $107,154

Vashon, WA $110,895 Woodinville, WA $111,970 Sammamish, WA $112,266 Mill Creek, WA $111,278 Seattle, WA $112,952 Bainbridge Island, WA $111,709 Everett, WA $111,389 Acme, WA $105,610

Anacortes, WA $106,605 Blakely Island, WA $105,875 Arlington, WA $109,826 Baring, WA $108,970 Bellingham, WA $105,472 Blaine, WA $105,253 Bow, WA $105,721 Burlington, WA $106,309

Clearlake, WA $106,908 Clinton, WA $111,066 Concrete, WA $105,770 Conway, WA $108,546 Coupeville, WA $109,082 Custer, WA $105,375 Darrington, WA $105,816 Deer Harbor, WA $105,937

Deming, WA $105,576 Eastsound, WA $105,525 Everson, WA $105,396 Ferndale, WA $105,424 Freeland, WA $110,467 Friday Harbor, WA $106,133 Gold Bar, WA $109,201 Granite Falls, WA $109,678

Greenbank, WA $110,121 Hamilton, WA $106,676 Index, WA $107,565 La Conner, WA $107,143 Lake Stevens, WA $111,372 North Lakewood, WA $110,652 Langley, WA $110,810 Lopez Island, WA $106,364

Lummi Island, WA $105,484 Lyman, WA $106,637 Lynden, WA $105,379 Maple Falls, WA $105,342 Marblemount, WA $105,562 Marysville, WA $111,393 Monroe, WA $110,474 Mount Vernon, WA $107,336

Mukilteo, WA $111,340 Nooksack, WA $105,381 Oak Harbor, WA $107,874 Olga, WA $105,664 Orcas, WA $105,854 Point Roberts, WA $105,031 Camano Island, WA $109,609 Rockport, WA $104,147

Sedro Woolley, WA $106,365 Shaw Island, WA $106,036 Silvana, WA $110,467 Skykomish, WA $107,048 Snohomish, WA $110,995 Stanwood, WA $110,055 Startup, WA $109,814 Sultan, WA $109,898

Sumas, WA $105,345 Waldron, WA $105,524 Anderson Island, WA $109,768 Ashford, WA $107,709 Beaver, WA $104,760 Bremerton, WA $110,888 Silverdale, WA $110,703 Brinnon, WA $109,520

Buckley, WA $109,902 Burley, WA $110,512 Carbonado, WA $108,948 Carlsborg, WA $107,008 Chimacum, WA $109,489 Clallam Bay, WA $104,776 Dupont, WA $109,564 Eatonville, WA $108,661

Gig Harbor, WA $110,146 Elbe, WA $108,037 Forks, WA $104,948 Fox Island, WA $110,440 Glenoma, WA $106,487 Graham, WA $109,869 Port Hadlock, WA $109,457 Hansville, WA $110,472

Indianola, WA $111,963 Joyce, WA $105,177 Kapowsin, WA $109,477 Keyport, WA $111,070 Kingston, WA $111,291 La Grande, WA $108,510 Lakebay, WA $109,878 La Push, WA $105,147

Longbranch, WA $109,416 Sumner, WA $110,380 Manchester, WA $111,782 Milton, WA $110,550 Mineral, WA $106,940 Morton, WA $106,613 Neah Bay, WA $104,896 Nordland, WA $109,708

Olalla, WA $110,641 Orting, WA $109,729 Packwood, WA $104,571 Port Angeles, WA $107,005 Port Gamble, WA $110,839 Port Ludlow, WA $110,216 Port Orchard, WA $110,955 Port Townsend, WA $109,026

Poulsbo, WA $111,110 Puyallup, WA $110,545 Quilcene, WA $109,756 Randle, WA $105,445 Retsil, WA $110,906 Seabeck, WA $110,436 Sekiu, WA $104,778 Sequim, WA $107,819

South Colby, WA $111,291 South Prairie, WA $109,922 Southworth, WA $111,749 Spanaway, WA $110,124 Steilacoom, WA $110,118 Bonney Lake, WA $110,235 Suquamish, WA $111,611 Tracyton, WA $110,935

Vaughn, WA $109,869 Wauna, WA $110,346 Wilkeson, WA $109,544 Longmire, WA $106,555 Paradise Inn, WA $106,471 Tacoma, WA $110,520 Camp Murray, WA $110,222 Mcchord Afb, WA $110,512

Lakewood, WA $110,501 University Place, WA $110,519 Olympia, WA $108,344 Lacey, WA $108,590 Tumwater, WA $108,388 Aberdeen, WA $106,621 Adna, WA $107,002 Allyn, WA $109,748

Amanda Park, WA $105,433 Bay Center, WA $105,534 Belfair, WA $109,969 Bucoda, WA $108,351 Centralia, WA $108,182 Chehalis, WA $107,668 Cinebar, WA $107,507 Copalis Beach, WA $105,657

Copalis Crossing, WA $105,473 Cosmopolis, WA $107,218 Curtis, WA $106,212 Doty, WA $107,303 East Olympia, WA $108,535 Elma, WA $108,250 Ethel, WA $106,695 Galvin, WA $108,119

Grapeview, WA $109,299 Grayland, WA $105,617 Hoodsport, WA $108,957 Hoquiam, WA $106,287 Humptulips, WA $105,845 Lebam, WA $106,120 Lilliwaup, WA $109,497 Littlerock, WA $108,349

Mccleary, WA $108,372 Mckenna, WA $108,844 Malone, WA $108,236 Matlock, WA $108,284 Menlo, WA $106,177 Moclips, WA $105,486 Montesano, WA $107,846 Mossyrock, WA $105,863

Napavine, WA $107,390 Neilton, WA $105,750 Oakville, WA $108,135 Ocean Shores, WA $105,798 Onalaska, WA $107,520 Pacific Beach, WA $105,492 Pe Ell, WA $106,439 Quinault, WA $106,036

Rainier, WA $108,533 Raymond, WA $106,307 Rochester, WA $108,171 Roy, WA $109,400 Ryderwood, WA $105,717 Salkum, WA $106,625 Satsop, WA $108,040 Shelton, WA $108,712

Silver Creek, WA $106,588 South Bend, WA $105,487 Taholah, WA $105,364 Tahuya, WA $109,318 Tenino, WA $108,430 Tokeland, WA $105,719 Toledo, WA $106,172 Union, WA $109,014

Vader, WA $106,095 Westport, WA $105,837 Winlock, WA $106,576 Yelm, WA $108,473 Amboy, WA $106,219 Appleton, WA $104,205 Ariel, WA $105,940 Battle Ground, WA $106,521

Bingen, WA $105,108 Brush Prairie, WA $106,655 Camas, WA $106,645 Carrolls, WA $105,767 Carson, WA $105,916 Castle Rock, WA $105,855 Cathlamet, WA $105,494 Centerville, WA $103,842

Chinook, WA $104,683 Cougar, WA $105,464 Dallesport, WA $104,061 Glenwood, WA $104,134 Goldendale, WA $103,808 Grays River, WA $105,375 Heisson, WA $106,459 Husum, WA $104,866

Ilwaco, WA $104,745 Kalama, WA $105,813 Kelso, WA $106,001 Klickitat, WA $104,063 La Center, WA $106,432 Long Beach, WA $104,949 Longview, WA $105,938 Lyle, WA $104,113

Nahcotta, WA $104,931 Naselle, WA $105,041 North Bonneville, WA $105,796 Ocean Park, WA $105,498 Oysterville, WA $105,167 Ridgefield, WA $106,547 Rosburg, WA $104,912 Seaview, WA $104,897

Silverlake, WA $105,896 Skamokawa, WA $105,197 Stevenson, WA $105,755 Toutle, WA $105,616 Trout Lake, WA $104,636 Underwood, WA $105,049 Vancouver, WA $106,959 Wahkiacus, WA $103,936

Washougal, WA $106,426 White Salmon, WA $104,754 Wishram, WA $103,816 Woodland, WA $106,181 Yacolt, WA $106,278 Wenatchee, WA $103,873 East Wenatchee, WA $103,736 Ardenvoir, WA $103,842

Brewster, WA $103,534 Bridgeport, WA $103,410 Carlton, WA $103,567 Cashmere, WA $103,848 Chelan, WA $103,671 Chelan Falls, WA $103,724 Conconully, WA $103,479 Dryden, WA $104,005

Entiat, WA $103,714 Ephrata, WA $103,333 George, WA $103,884 Leavenworth, WA $104,509 Loomis, WA $103,482 Malaga, WA $103,892 Malott, WA $103,514 Mansfield, WA $103,075

Manson, WA $103,696 Marlin, WA $102,867 Mazama, WA $103,588 Methow, WA $103,454 Monitor, WA $103,821 Moses Lake, WA $103,363 Okanogan, WA $103,411 Omak, WA $103,506

Orondo, WA $103,568 Oroville, WA $103,632 Palisades, WA $103,258 Pateros, WA $103,494 Peshastin, WA $103,778 Quincy, WA $103,703 Riverside, WA $103,482 Rock Island, WA $103,516

Soap Lake, WA $103,177 Stehekin, WA $103,615 Stratford, WA $102,919 Tonasket, WA $103,538 Twisp, WA $103,636 Warden, WA $103,755 Waterville, WA $103,281 Wauconda, WA $103,416

Wilson Creek, WA $102,817 Winthrop, WA $103,670 Yakima, WA $102,754 Brownstown, WA $102,754 Buena, WA $103,059 Cle Elum, WA $104,467 Cowiche, WA $102,754 Easton, WA $106,123

Ellensburg, WA $102,860 Naches, WA $104,423 Grandview, WA $105,508 Granger, WA $104,315 Harrah, WA $102,754 Kittitas, WA $102,844 Mabton, WA $104,452 Moxee, WA $103,085

Outlook, WA $104,309 Parker, WA $102,785 Ronald, WA $105,020 Roslyn, WA $104,894 Selah, WA $102,754 South Cle Elum, WA $104,942 Sunnyside, WA $105,954 Thorp, WA $103,206

Tieton, WA $102,754 Toppenish, WA $104,073 Vantage, WA $103,834 Wapato, WA $102,829 White Swan, WA $103,010 Zillah, WA $103,210 Airway Heights, WA $104,185 Chattaroy, WA $104,055

Cheney, WA $104,045 Colbert, WA $104,140 Deer Park, WA $104,033 Edwall, WA $103,911 Elk, WA $103,836 Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $104,170 Fairfield, WA $103,941 Ford, WA $103,959

Four Lakes, WA $104,171 Greenacres, WA $104,106 Lamont, WA $103,706 Latah, WA $103,779 Liberty Lake, WA $104,052 Marshall, WA $104,185 Mead, WA $104,063 Medical Lake, WA $104,121

Mica, WA $104,108 Newman Lake, WA $103,994 Nine Mile Falls, WA $104,130 Otis Orchards, WA $104,094 Reardan, WA $104,038 Rockford, WA $104,020 Spangle, WA $104,063 Sprague, WA $103,725

Tekoa, WA $103,624 Tumtum, WA $103,999 Valleyford, WA $104,143 Veradale, WA $104,165 Waverly, WA $103,905 Wellpinit, WA $103,833 Addy, WA $103,688 Albion, WA $103,555

Almira, WA $102,899 Belmont, WA $103,455 Benge, WA $103,389 Boyds, WA $103,436 Chewelah, WA $103,775 Clayton, WA $103,964 Colfax, WA $103,542 Colton, WA $102,864

Colville, WA $103,559 Coulee City, WA $102,972 Coulee Dam, WA $103,277 Creston, WA $103,287 Curlew, WA $103,486 Cusick, WA $103,130 Danville, WA $103,457 Davenport, WA $103,705

Electric City, WA $103,248 Elmer City, WA $103,519 Endicott, WA $103,599 Evans, WA $103,568 Farmington, WA $103,317 Fruitland, WA $103,668 Garfield, WA $103,406 Gifford, WA $103,586

Grand Coulee, WA $103,184 Harrington, WA $103,600 Hartline, WA $102,825 Hay, WA $103,280 Hunters, WA $103,603 Inchelium, WA $103,355 Ione, WA $102,833 Keller, WA $103,156

Kettle Falls, WA $103,504 Lacrosse, WA $103,389 Lamona, WA $103,255 Laurier, WA $103,430 Lincoln, WA $103,592 Loon Lake, WA $103,875 Malden, WA $103,881 Malo, WA $103,550

Marcus, WA $103,881 Metaline, WA $103,291 Metaline Falls, WA $102,693 Mohler, WA $103,519 Nespelem, WA $103,286 Newport, WA $103,452 Northport, WA $103,573 Oakesdale, WA $103,662

Odessa, WA $103,047 Orient, WA $103,404 Palouse, WA $103,235 Pullman, WA $103,175 Republic, WA $103,439 Rice, WA $103,539 Ritzville, WA $103,476 Rosalia, WA $103,913

Saint John, WA $103,692 Springdale, WA $103,831 Steptoe, WA $104,176 Thornton, WA $103,714 Uniontown, WA $102,764 Usk, WA $103,350 Valley, WA $103,786 Wilbur, WA $103,212

Spokane, WA $104,185 Pasco, WA $107,332 Benton City, WA $107,316 Beverly, WA $104,155 Bickleton, WA $103,875 Burbank, WA $107,712 College Place, WA $105,514 Connell, WA $105,185

Dayton, WA $103,447 Dixie, WA $104,423 Eltopia, WA $106,739 Hooper, WA $103,164 Kahlotus, WA $104,031 Kennewick, WA $108,344 Lind, WA $103,488 Mesa, WA $106,434

Othello, WA $104,675 Paterson, WA $106,078 Plymouth, WA $107,806 Pomeroy, WA $103,437 Prescott, WA $105,029 Mattawa, WA $104,935 Prosser, WA $106,268 Richland, WA $107,710

West Richland, WA $107,711 Roosevelt, WA $103,368 Royal City, WA $104,049 Starbuck, WA $103,737 Touchet, WA $106,622 Waitsburg, WA $104,116 Walla Walla, WA $105,052 Wallula, WA $107,453

Washtucna, WA $103,315 Anatone, WA $102,579 Asotin, WA $102,888 Clarkston, WA $103,127

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	$138,495	$67.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$132,955	$64.0	20%
Software & Networking	$132,955	$64.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$127,415	$61.0	15%
Financial Services	$127,415	$61.0	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

$99,737

Average $110,796/year

$120,808

$8,311

Average $9,233/month

$10,067

$1,918

Average $2,131/week

$2,323

$48

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,808	$10,067	$2,323	$58
Average	$110,796	$9,233	$2,131	$53
25th Percentile	$99,737	$8,311	$1,918	$48

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