Paid Search Career Resources
There is a wealth of knowledge related to the Search Engine Marketing job market that can help you make better decisions about how to navigate your SEM career. The resources below provide the latest and most relevant information about jobs in SEM and the industry as a whole.
SEM Salary Information
Salaries for SEM professionals can vary but are often in excess of $60K per year, depending on the location.
Average Salary of Jobs with Titles Matching Your Search
| In USD as of Apr 12, 2011 |
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sem manager | $74,000 | |||||||
sem specialist | $67,000 | |||||||
sem analyst | $72,000 | |||||||
pay per click manager | $61,000 | |||||||
director of ppc | $80,000 | |||||||
Search Engine Marketing Job Trends
Jobs posted online that contain the phrase “search engine marketing” have been growing over the past few years. This demonstrates a rise in demand for SEM professionals.
Educational Resources for Search Engine Marketing
Staying current on the latest developments in SEM is just as important as understanding the basics. The articles and websites below offer educational materials that range from SEM 101 introductions to the most recent industry news and discussions.
- Our PPC Jobs Salary Guide
- Search Engine Marketing(Wikipedia)
- SEO vs SEM (DMNews)
- SEMPO - Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization
- Search Engine Resources from Search Engine Watch
- Latest Search Engine News from Search Engine Land
- PPC jobs feed on Twitter
- PPC News and Opinion from SEM Geek
Local SEM Resources
If you’re interested in networking with other SEM professionals or you just want to find those that share your love of SEM, these organizations and groups will make it easy to connect with others.
National
Regional
Check out these regional resource pages for professional groups in Internet marketing, interactive design and mobile application development.
- Atlanta Resources
- Boston Resources
- Chicago Resources
- Dallas Resources
- Los Angeles Resources
- Minneapolis Resources
- New York City Resources
- Philadelphia Resources
Have questions about these resources? Want to learn more? Contact a recruiter today.



