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 97 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.
$1,000+$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.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 373 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital advertising agency specializing in PPC, Paid Search, and online ad campaigns, with a strong focus on Google Ads and Meta strategies. Client feedback is predominantly positive, with approximately 85% highlighting their effective communication, impressive campaign management, and measurable results, such as improved lead generation and cost efficiencies. However, a minority of reviews indicate room for improvement in campaign optimization and creative processes.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 406 projectsKlientBoost is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising and search engine marketing, with a strong focus on Google Ads and online ad campaigns. Reviewers consistently praise KlientBoost for their exceptional communication and project management skills, with over 90% highlighting their proactive and responsive approach. Clients are impressed by the agency's expertise in conversion tracking and data-driven strategies, noting significant improvements in lead quality and cost per acquisition (CPC).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, OR
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Tenrec is an user experience design company. In Portland, Oregon, their small team offers UX/UI Design and Web Design. The agency was established in 1997.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lauderhill, FL
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Established in 2018, Design Develop Now, Inc. Is a small Lauderhill, Florida-based software development company. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and AR/VR development.
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$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kennewick, WA
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BrandCraft Marketing, a web design agency, was launched in 2012. The firm specializes in Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Winston-Salem, NC
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Common Giant Creative is a branding firm. Founded in 2012, the team offers Branding and Email Marketing. The company is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Marino, CA
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Illumina Creative, a SEO agency, is headquartered in San Marino, California. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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Equal Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Is a small e-commerce development firm located in Noida, India and Jersey City, New Jersey. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Hagadone Media Group, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Honolulu, Hawaii. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Haven, CT
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Webnet Marketing Studio, a web design company, is based in New Haven, Connecticut. The team specializes in Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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Located in Boca Raton, Florida, DCWireNet is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brentwood, TN
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TruStar Marketing is an Advertising company in Brentwood, Tennessee. They focus on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Camarillo, CA
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Founded in 2018, Salem Surround is a small Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Louisburg, KS
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Social: Managed. Is a Digital Strategy company established in 2017. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Edison, NJ
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Launched in 2009, US Tech Agency is a small Edison, New Jersey-based mobile application development company. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cape Coral, FL
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Upton Technology Group, a SEO company, was founded in 2007. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Lee, NJ
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Digital Strategy company Vertical Guru is in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Founded in 2014, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Twin Falls, ID
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Redesign.co is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2014, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Branding. The agency is based in Twin Falls, Idaho.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hoffman Estates, IL
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Located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Identity Dental Marketing is a small social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$300+ / hrFreelancerSanta Clarita, CA
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See all 1 projectsStrezev Consulting is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, ecommerce strategy, and online ad campaigns. All client feedback (100%) highlighted their effectiveness, noting consistent revenue growth and excellent project management. Their ability to seamlessly integrate strategy and execution, particularly in developing Shopify and targeted ad campaigns, was frequently praised.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Roseville, MN
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ProWeb365 is a public relations agency. They were established in 2009, and their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Cohasset, MA
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See all 2 projectsCompound Growth Marketing is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising and SEO services. Reviews highlight their effective management of PPC campaigns, achieving efficient cost per click and maintaining CPL and ROAS targets. Clients appreciate their expertise and organizational skills, with 100% positive feedback regarding their proactive and responsive project management.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9West Des Moines, IA
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SLIM marketing is a social media marketing agency. The agency is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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East Coast Advertising, Inc. Is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is in Washington, District of Columbia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sterling Heights, MI
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Timelinepages LLC is a Sterling Heights, Michigan-based SEO company. Established in 2002, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lancaster, SC
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Based in Lancaster, South Carolina, Paton Digital is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Huntington Park, CA
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SEO agency Digital is headquartered in Huntington Park, California. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lancaster, NY
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Small web design company Surdej Web Solutions LLC, is based in Lancaster, New York and Orchard Park, New York. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Grassroots Digital Marketing Studio is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2020, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Launched in 2016, Hardcore Advertising is a Digital Strategy company. The agency offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsProfit Systems for Roofing Companies is a digital marketing and web development agency specializing in SEO, website creation, and online advertising management for roofing businesses. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviews noting significant ROI improvements and effective project management. Clients appreciate their clear communication and leadership, with 50% specifically highlighting their transparency and honesty.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Rogue Marketing is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. They provide Digital Strategy and Advertising and were launched in 2010.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Founded in 2015, RiseFuel is a Content Marketing company. The small team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Fox Web Creations is a SEO agency. They are in Kansas City, Missouri. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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Roop & Co. Is a branding firm. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the agency was launched in 1996. Their team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Collegeville, PA
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Prager Microsystems, a SEO services firm, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2003.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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MindShift Digital is a Fractional CMO Services company. The Las Vegas, Nevada-based team focuses on Fractional CMO Services and Marketing Strategy.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Buffalo, NY
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Located in Buffalo, New York, Quinlan is a branding company. The team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eugene, OR
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Branding agency Ruby Porter Marketing & Design was founded in 2008. The small team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Clariant Creative Agency is an UX design company. Their team is located in Naperville, Illinois. The firm specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Lewis SEO, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Houston, Texas and Dallas, Texas. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2008.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sebastopol, CA
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BroadVision Marketing is a Content Marketing company headquartered in Sebastopol, California. They focus on Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Maitland, FL
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Social media marketing company On Target Digital Marketing is headquartered in Maitland, Florida. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irving, TX
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Advertising company IMS Digital was launched in 2017. In Irving, Texas and Arlington, Texas, the team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mesa, AZ
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SEO Hermit is a social media marketing agency. They are based in Mesa, Arizona and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 3 projectsSearch Machines is a proficient digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Search Engine Marketing. They effectively manage and optimize online ad campaigns, as evidenced by a 17% increase in average transaction value for Mr & Mrs Smith. Reviewers highlight their expertise in Google Ads and commend their communication, although response times could improve. Approximately 90% of feedback is positive, emphasizing their strategic solutions and client focus.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Business intelligence company North Digital Media was launched in 2019. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bethlehem, PA
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MI Digital Agency is a Digital Strategy company. They were established in 1998 and focus on Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, NJ
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ATTN Marketing is a Burlington, New Jersey-based Digital Strategy company. Founded in 1999, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSpokane, WA
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Larkin SEO: White Label, a Content Marketing company, focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy. The firm is located in Spokane, Washington and Chula Vista, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Proficient Logo Designs is a branding firm. They were founded in 2010, and their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Spring Hill, FL
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XEDIGITAL MARKETING is a Digital Strategy company. The Spring Hill, Florida-based company specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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List of the Best U.S. Pay Per Click Agencies and PPC Management Companies
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, 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+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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33.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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36.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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31.7/40.018/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Sandy, UT
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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32.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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31.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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31/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Portsmouth, NH
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Bohemia, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Albany, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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30.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sandy, UT
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30.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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