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Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Specialist Salary

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Updated: 16 May 2013

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Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Specialist 2013 Total Pay (?

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$31,042 - $64,684

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MEDIAN: $45,434

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National Salary Data

	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$22K	$44K	$66K
Salary	$31,532 - $65,422
Bonus	$0.00 - $5,117
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$31,042 - $64,684
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 16 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 115

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Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Specialist Tasks

Coordinate transfer of incoming and outgoing internet information.
Compile and organize website traffic data using tracking tools.
Assist in the development and implementation of banner advertising, email and online marketing strategies.

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Companies and Industries for Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Specialist Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Marketing, Advertising, and Media Management	$29,394 - $51,676
e-Marketing Advertising	$30,430 - $53,565
Advertising Agency	$29,605 - $52,231
Web Development	$31,333 - $56,040
e-Commerce, Business to Consumer (B2C)	$30,322 - $53,633

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Key Statistics for Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Specialist Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 49%			Male 51%
Salary:	$34,888 - $58,638			$39,899 - $54,795

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

72%

5-9 years

19%

10-19 years

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$30,552 - $79,151
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Business & Marketing	$45,500 - $68,784

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 89%		Dental: 80%
	Vision: 65%		None: 9%

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