Business & Tech, Washington

SEO Consultant cost in Seattle, WA

A typical SEO Consultant figure in Seattle is about $191 per hour, about 27% above the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in Seattle

$191

per hour

Fair price range: $96 to $383

On the low end
$96
On the high end
$383

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Seattle. 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
Seattle, WA$191
$96 to $383
National typical$150
$75 to $300
Bellevue, WA$197
$99 to $393
Kent, WA$180
$90 to $360
Everett, WA$179
$90 to $357
Los Angeles, CA$173
$87 to $345
Alexandria, VA$176
$88 to $353

Other Business & Tech costs in Seattle

Questions people ask

SEO Consultant in Seattle: what does it cost?

In Seattle, WA, SEO Consultant typically costs about $191 per hour, with most prices between $96 and $383.

Why is Seattle higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SEO Consultant earn in Seattle, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Seattle about 27% 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.