Job listings for SEO roles dropped 37% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to last year.
Analysis by specialty job board SEOJobs.com compiled data from over 80,000 job listings posted by 4,700 employers in 2023 and early 2024.
The report cites the increasing use of AI in search as a critical factor impacting SEO hiring.
Mid-Level Roles Hardest Hit
While senior SEO positions saw a 3% year-over-year increase in Q1 2024 and entry-level roles rose 1%, mid-level SEO jobs experienced a 6% decline compared to Q1 2023.
