Top PPC Companies in the United States
Pay-per-click advertising is one of the fastest ways to put a product or service in front of buyers who are actively searching for it — but campaign performance varies enormously depending on who's managing the account. The United States hosts the largest concentration of PPC agencies in the world, from boutique Google Ads specialists in New York and Chicago to full-service performance marketing firms operating nationally.
The strongest American PPC companies do more than set bids: they design landing page experiences, build out conversion tracking infrastructure, run A/B tests, and tie campaign spend directly to business outcomes like cost per lead or return on ad spend. Clutch's verified review process helps you compare agencies on actual client outcomes rather than self-reported case studies. Browse global PPC agencies on Clutch, explore PPC agencies in New York, or compare U.S. SEO companies if organic and paid search should work together.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 96 projectsAdVenture Media is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, including Google Ads and other paid media strategies. Across various reviews, clients consistently praise their data-driven approach, strategic insights, and seamless integration with internal teams. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their expertise in optimizing campaigns for better lead generation and ROI, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 371 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Google Ads, and Search Engine Marketing. Reviews reveal a mix of positive and negative feedback, with approximately 85% praising their expertise, project management, and personalized approach, while about 15% note areas for improvement, such as campaign optimization and creative processes. Their commitment to increasing leads and improving metrics is frequently highlighted.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click Advertising agency specializing in Google Ads management and digital advertising campaigns. Despite having high ratings and expertise appreciated by clients, feedback indicates a mix of experiences, with approximately 72% positive reviews highlighting their communication and strategic approach, while around 28% express dissatisfaction, particularly concerning project execution and client service.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 49 projectsATRA is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, including managing Google Ads and other online ad campaigns. Reviews highlight their expertise in increasing web traffic, improving Return on Ad Spend (ROAS), and achieving significant lead generation improvements. Approximately 67% of clients commend ATRA's transparency and strategic approach, while 83% note their impressive communication and responsiveness.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Somerville, NJ
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Outside ROI is a Digital Strategy company. They were established in 2015, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Framingham, MA
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Terra Promo, a SEO company, specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development. They were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 404 projectsKlientBoost is a digital advertising agency that specializes in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, managing Google Ads and other online ad campaigns with a focus on data-driven strategies and conversion rate optimization. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of the reviews highlighting their effective project management and tailored solutions. Clients praise their responsive communication and ability to deliver measurable improvements in lead quality and cost per conversion.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 7 projectsPPC Force is a highly regarded agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, providing expert services in managing Google Ads and other digital advertising platforms. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend their responsiveness and timely delivery, with 80% highlighting their deep industry knowledge and alignment with company values. Their ability to enhance lead quality and reduce cost per acquisition is a consistent theme.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 26 projectsGatorworks is a digital advertising agency specializing in PPC, Google Ads, and digital marketing strategies. The company is praised for its effective project management, delivering campaigns on time, and offering proactive solutions, with 100% of reviewers highlighting client-centric service and successful campaign outcomes. Clients commend their responsiveness and innovative approach to digital advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cerritos, CA
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Brand Pro Max is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2025. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is based in Cerritos, California.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Downers Grove, IL
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Gold Flex Marketing is a SEO services firm founded in 2022. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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MK Marketers is a Costa Mesa, California-based web design company. Established in 2024, the team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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SPOW STRIKE AI, a small Advertising company, is in Los Angeles, California and Slough, Virgin Islands (British). The team offers Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Reston, VA
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Cone Interative is a video production company launched in 2020. Their team provides Video Production and Logo.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Headquartered in San Jose, California, Crew 27 Marketing is an Ecommerce Marketing company. The team provides Ecommerce Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kalispell, MT
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Zenvixo Digital, a mobile app development firm, is based in Kalispell, Montana. The team offers Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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Pollyester is an user experience agency headquartered in West Hollywood, California. They offer UX/UI Design and Conversion Optimization and were established in 2025.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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See all 18 projectsDanco Vision 360 is a digital marketing agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and digital advertising services. Clients consistently praise the company for its responsive communication and effective PPC strategies, with 100% mentioning positive outcomes like improved conversion rates and timely execution. Notably, Danco Vision 360 is valued for its agility and ability to adapt to evolving market conditions.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerWimberley, TX
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See all 1 projectsAustintatious Design is a digital services company specializing in web development, SEO, and PPC strategy. The overall feedback from their reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with clients praising their effective project management skills, ability to deliver on time and within budget, and the significant impact of their work on customer acquisition and compliance needs.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerChicago, IL
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See all 1 projectsSpark Collective is a digital marketing agency specializing in brand awareness and reputation management through targeted online strategies. Based on reviews, 100% of clients appreciate their exceptional project management and responsive communication, highlighting their dedication and personalized approach. Clients reported increased brand visibility and engagement, with no areas for improvement noted.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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See all 1 projectsFine Point is a marketing agency specializing in social media advertising and digital content development. The company is highly regarded for its local expertise and effective project management, as evidenced by the tripling of applications and website traffic for the Alaska State Troopers. Reviewers appreciate their deep understanding of client needs, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their responsiveness and strategic insights.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Immersive Marketing is a PPC company established in 2016. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the team offers Pay Per Click and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rosemount, MN
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JMJ Marketing Services is a PPC agency established in 2008. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami Gardens, FL
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KEMP Group And Associates is a pay per click agency located in Miami Gardens, Florida. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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Birdie SEO, a PPC agency, is located in Lake Forest, California. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orem, UT
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Relevant is a small PPC company located in Orem, Utah. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Livermore, CA
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Established in 2015, NAE IT Services, a small pay per click company, is located in Livermore, California. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Pay per click company The Locksmith Agency is located in Richmond, Virginia. They offer Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Vici Media, Inc., a SEO agency, is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Katy, TX
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PushFire, a small pay per click agency, is based in Katy, Texas. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Colorado Springs, CO
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Established in 2011, 3GEngagement is a small SEO company headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and Atlanta, Georgia, Libelty SEO is a small SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Johnson City, TN
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Net360, a branding company, is headquartered in Johnson City, Tennessee and Kingsport, Tennessee. Founded in 1997, the team offers Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Fixel, a small artificial intelligence development company, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Collins, CO
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SharpNET Solutions, Inc. Is a web design agency. Established in 1998, the team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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EQuoto is an Advertising company. The agency is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lincoln, NE
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Hometown Industries is a Market Research company. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, the team specializes in Market Research and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bothell, WA
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Social media marketing company IgniteLocal is in Bothell, Washington. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Ranxy offers Pay Per Click (PPC) services, focusing on optimizing Google Ads campaigns to improve Click-Through Rates (CTR) and Return on Investment (ROI). The overall feedback highlights their transparent reporting, timely delivery, and alignment with client values, making Ranxy a highly recommended partner for cost-effective and dedicated PPC services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Rank Science Inc. Is a SEO services firm founded in 2016. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in San Francisco, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chagrin Falls, OH
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38DigitalMarket, a SEO agency, was founded in 2016. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montclair, NJ
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Established in 2018, Safebet Marketing is a small SEO agency. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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New Standard Digital is a SEO company located in New York, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Demand Quest, Inc. Is a small SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Motiliti Inc is an Austin, Texas-based SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Riverside, CA
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EXtéres Corporation is a Riverside, California-based SEO services firm. Launched in 2007, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gresham, OR
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2bs Connected is a pay per click company founded in 2019. The firm specializes in Pay Per Click and Advertising, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Aventura, FL
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$5,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Social media marketing firm Sesame Communications focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Waltham, MA
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Business.com is a Content Marketing company established in 1992. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Scranton, PA
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See all 1 projectsNet Driven offers services in website design and domain purchasing aimed at generating appointments for vehicle repair and tire sales companies. However, overall feedback indicates dissatisfaction with their services due to ineffective project management, poor communication, and lack of measurable outcomes, with clients expressing frustration over complex contractual obligations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Barbara, CA
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Invoca, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. The team offers Advertising and Call Center Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Manhattan Beach, CA
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Nativo Inc is an Advertising company. Located in Manhattan Beach, California, the agency specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Richardson, TX
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Launched in 2000, TNT Dental is a Logo company. The team provides Logo and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEvans, GA
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Social media marketing firm Jackie Rogers Co. Provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerChesterfield, MO
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Austin Ambrozi is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri. The team offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Culver City, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Kent, WA
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35.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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35/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Sandy, UT
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34.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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34.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Arlington, VA
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37.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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A U.S.-based PPC agency typically owns end-to-end paid campaign performance across one or more channels:
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Most agencies specialize by channel — paid search (Google/Microsoft), paid social (Meta/LinkedIn/TikTok), or programmatic display. Some are full-funnel; others are single-platform shops with deep certification depth.
American PPC agencies operate in the same market, currency, and business environment as most clients. U.S.-based teams are available during local business hours for real-time decisions — important when a campaign needs to be paused quickly or a budget needs reallocation mid-month. U.S. agencies also tend to have direct Google and Meta partner relationships, providing access to beta features, dedicated platform support, and occasionally promotional ad credits.
According to Clutch pricing data, monthly management fees for U.S. PPC agencies typically range from $1,000 – $3,000 per month for small accounts to $5,000 – $15,000 or more for mid-market or multi-channel engagements.
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