Business & Tech, North Carolina

SEO Consultant cost in Raleigh, NC

A typical SEO Consultant figure in Raleigh is about $153 per hour, close to the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in Raleigh

$153

per hour

Fair price range: $77 to $306

On the low end
$77
On the high end
$306

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Raleigh. 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
Raleigh, NC$153
$77 to $306
National typical$150
$75 to $300
Charlotte, NC$158
$79 to $315
Asheville, NC$137
$69 to $275
Durham, NC$164
$82 to $327
Atlanta, GA$153
$77 to $306
Aurora, CO$173
$87 to $345

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Questions people ask

SEO Consultant in Raleigh: what does it cost?

In Raleigh, NC, SEO Consultant typically costs about $153 per hour, with most prices between $77 and $306.

Why is Raleigh higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SEO Consultant earn in Raleigh, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Raleigh close to 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.