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SEO Consultant cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical SEO Consultant figure in Des Moines is about $140 per hour, about 6% below the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$140

per hour

Fair price range: $70 to $281

On the low end
$70
On the high end
$281

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Experience
  2. Local vs national
  3. Reporting
  4. Content
  5. Contract

Ways to pay less

  1. Hire for a technical audit first
  2. Keep content in-house
  3. Avoid rank guarantees
  4. Ask for references
  5. Start hourly

SEO Consultant in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Des Moines, IA$140
$70 to $281
National typical$150
$75 to $300
Cedar Rapids, IA$125
$63 to $251
Albuquerque, NM$127
$64 to $254
Columbia, SC$133
$67 to $266
Greensboro, NC$138
$69 to $276
Huntsville, AL$124
$62 to $248

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Questions people ask

SEO Consultant in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, SEO Consultant typically costs about $140 per hour, with most prices between $70 and $281.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SEO Consultant earn in Des Moines, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Des Moines about 6% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.