Which Cities Pay the Most for SEO?

Published on:
March 3, 2024
Written by
Taylor Scher
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TL;DR

Average US SEO salaries range from roughly $68K in lower-cost cities like New Orleans and Indianapolis to nearly $100K in high-cost hubs such as San Francisco and San Jose, with pay tied closely to local living expenses and market demand. Earnings rise significantly with role and experience—doubling from associates to directors—and the growth of remote work now lets professionals tap into top-tier salaries regardless of location.

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