SEO Specialist hourly rate in Oregon
The market median wage for an SEO Specialist in Oregon is $49.88 an hour. A senior part-time contractor typically receives $70 an hour on Deftridge.
SEO Specialist wage percentiles in Oregon
Employee wages for the role. The yellow row is the median.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29.03 | $630 | $60,400 |
| 25th | $37.62 | $820 | $78,200 |
| Median | $49.88 | $1,080 | $103,800 |
| 75th | $66.69 | $1,450 | $138,700 |
| 90th | $92.09 | $2,000 | $191,500 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024; aged to October 2026; about 12,340 people employed in the role. How rates are built.
Oregon in numbers
What sets Oregon apart for an SEO Specialist, from the same sources as the table above.
- +3%
- median wage against the United States median of $48.22
- 10th of 51
- states by median wage for this role
- 12,340
- people employed in the role in this place
- $53.13
- median wage in the Portland metro area, the highest here
- $35
- country floor: no United States rate is published below it
What contractors receive
The Deftridge rate for an SEO Specialist in Oregon by level and by format. The company adds 15% on top; you keep all of the rate shown.
| Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist | $60 | $1,300 |
| Senior | $70 | $1,520 |
| Manager | $85 | $1,840 |
SEO Specialist pay across United States
Typical contractor rate for a senior SEO Specialist, highest first; 10 of 51 places shown. By median wage Oregon ranks 10 of 51.
| Place | Median wage | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|
| California | $67.44 | $100 |
| Delaware | $63.59 | $90 |
| New York | $59.62 | $85 |
| District of Columbia | $53.72 | $80 |
| Rhode Island | $50.03 | $75 |
| New Jersey | $49.97 | $70 |
| Oregon | $49.88 | $70 |
| North Carolina | $49.46 | $70 |
| Virginia | $49.41 | $70 |
| Minnesota | $48.04 | $70 |
Metro areas in Oregon
Median employee wage for the role in the metro area (BLS OEWS).
Questions about pay, fees and privacy
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