Business & Tech, Oregon

SEO Consultant cost in Portland, OR

A typical SEO Consultant figure in Portland is about $167 per hour, about 11% above the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in Portland

$167

per hour

Fair price range: $84 to $333

On the low end
$84
On the high end
$333

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Portland. 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
Portland, OR$167
$84 to $333
National typical$150
$75 to $300
Bend, OR$156
$78 to $312
Eugene, OR$137
$69 to $273
Salem, OR$133
$67 to $266
Escondido, CA$171
$86 to $342
Naperville, IL$162
$81 to $324

Other Business & Tech costs in Portland

Questions people ask

SEO Consultant in Portland: what does it cost?

In Portland, OR, SEO Consultant typically costs about $167 per hour, with most prices between $84 and $333.

Why is Portland higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SEO Consultant earn in Portland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Portland about 11% above 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.