Nevada Is One Of 3 Highest Paying States For SEO Jobs
The SEO industry is one of the fastest-growing in the country. And professionals in the field can make a lot of money without needing college.
A new report was just released that puts Nevada on the top three list of highest paying states for SEO jobs. So if you live in the Silver State and have been considering a career in SEO industry, it might be a good time to make the move.
Methodology For Determining Highest Paying States For SEO Jobs
The study was done by an SEO platform called
Ahrefs, who analyzed data gathered from all 50 states. They used Glassdoor to determine the salary estimates of careers in various SEO roles in each state. Careers included SEO specialists, SEO data analysts and SEO writers.
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Knowing how to optimize, promote and publish writing are skills anyone in the SEO industry needs.
Once the salaries were determined, Ahrefs then calculated the cost of living in each state by adding up factors like utilities, rent, groceries, healthcare, gasoline and transportation services. Subtracting the cost of living for SEO professionals from their salaries, the study was able to determine which of these professional had the most disposable income. Meaning the most money to spend after their bills were paid.
Nevada Ranks Third In Highest Paying States For SEO Jobs
As it turns out, Nevada is one of the highest paying states in the country for SEO jobs. Residents of Nevada who work in the SEO industry have an average income of
$76,292.68, according to the study. And after cost of living expenses, Nevada SEO workers enjoy an average $39,235 of disposable income.
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Ahrefs also compared SEO salaries to the median salary of citizens in each state. And discovered that SEO jobs in Nevada pay 37% more than the average resident’s salary of $55,490.
Other Highest Paying States For SEO Jobs
Texas took the second spot for highest paying states for SEO jobs. With an average disposable income of $39,345 per year. Their SEO jobs pay an average of
76,963.41. Which is 34% more than the mean state salary of $57,300. Taking the top spot for SEO salaries is New Mexico. Their workers in the SEO industry make an average annual income of $74,792.68. That’s 37% more than the average salary of $54,400. And SEO professionals in New Mexico an average disposable income of $40,158.
The rest of the top ten in the study were Maryland, Arkansas, Michigan, Washington, Wyoming, Iowa, and North Carolina. All of which have SEO professionals with disposable income between $37,000 and $39,000.
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Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.