A poorly managed ad account can burn through your budget fast, with little to show for it. Explore vetted PPC agencies in the US on DesignRush and compare providers by platform expertise, campaign results, and pricing to find the right fit for your business.

List of the Best PPC Agencies in the US

146 Companies-Rankings updated: August 21, 2026

DesignRush vets every pay per click agency based on professional qualifications and verified client feedback to help you choose confidently. Some listings may include paid placements.

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  • Growth Marketing Strategy & Creative Agency

    We foster business growth through strategy, creativity, and technology...

    Location
    Batavia, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Scale Your Business Faster

    Vix Media Group empowers businesses by providing expert guidance for organic growth. Our team of industry professionals collaborates to deliver impactful, results-driven campaigns. We build meaningful partnerships, focusing on our clients unique goals to drive significant outcomes...

    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • #1 Trusted Results Driven Digital Marketing Agency in New Jersey - No Fluff, Just Results

    We are a trusted ROI driven digital marketing agency specializing in Local SEO, Website Design, Google Ads, and Email & SMS campaigns to increase revenue consistently...

    Location
    Voorhees Township, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Bold Websites. Bold Results.

    JPG Designs is a company that specializes in web design and online marketing. We specialize in site design, logo design, search engine optimization (SEO), and internet marketing and are based in Warwick, Rhode Island. Allow JPG Designs to assist you in making your imprint on the web and increasing your online...

    Location
    East Greenwich, Rhode Island
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Crafting digital success stories, one business at a time.

    We help service-based small business owners quit wasting resources on underperforming digital marketing efforts by filling in the gaps of your online presence with result-driven web design, SEO & advertising so you can get back to running your business!...

    Location
    Bedford, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Get Found Online - Call Digon Design.

    At Digon Design we specialize in helping local home improvement service companies get found online. We do this through creating striking websites for our clients, then doing everything in our power to get those websites in front of their ideal clients...

    Location
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • An Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency

    VIE Media is a full-service marketing and advertising agency delivering result-driven branding through a strategic blend of innovation, creativity, and technology. Originally founded as a social media marketing agency in Des Peres, Missouri, the company has expanded to three locations across the Greater St...

    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Innovative Marketing & Technology Solutions

    COSO Media is a full-service marketing and technology agency founded in 2011. Serving small and mid-size businesses across Northeast Ohio, the agency offers web development, local business marketing, SEO, social media, hosting and IT solutions. COSO Media focuses on customized strategies that grow leads...

    Location
    Akron, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Cincinnati-Based Digital Advertising

    Good Pup Digital is a Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky-based digital advertising agency specializing in Google Ads, Meta Ads, YouTube Advertising, and local SEO. We help small and mid-size businesses grow with paid advertising without the long-term contracts, hidden data, or revolving-door agency teams...

    Location
    Union, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Professional Website Design for Your Business

    Makeshark is a digital marketing agency and social enterprise in Columbus, Ohio. We help small businesses and nonprofits grow with better website design, SEO, social media, and branding, while teaching students in our city those same skills for their personal growth and professional development...

    Location
    Wilmington, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Never settle.

    Ervin & Smith is a leading digital agency that has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s 5,000 fastest growing companies and one of the best places to work by Advertising Age...

    Location
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning Bright Ideas Into Digital Realities.

    Award-winning digital marketing agency focused on digital advertising, SEO, and website management...

    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • High-intent Lead Generation

    Turning marketing into measurable revenue growth, thats what we do. Finfrock Marketing, I bring over 18 years of experience crafting high-impact campaigns for businesses ranging from startups to $5B giants, as well as nonprofits.We specialize in creating multi-channel AEO/GEO marketing strategies that...

    Location
    Pismo Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Think Of Innovation, Think Of Xtreme!

    Xtreme is a versatile design house known for its commitment to delivering unique and creative design solutions across various IT services including websites, logos, applications, animations, and stationery. The team at Xtreme embodies a lifestyle of innovation and collaboration, making it easy and enjoyable...

    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Marketing Agency For Startups & Local Brands

    We leverages Paid Search, Paid Social, and SEO to create growth engines for startups and service-based businesses! We help startups and local businesses unlock growth through innovative search and social strategies...

    Location
    Dublin, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Audience-First Channel Strategies that Increase Revenue

    97th Floor is the number one digital marketing agency built to create pipeline and revenue for clients by crafting and executing custom, audience-first channel strategies that deliver bottom-line results...

    Location
    Lehi, Utah
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • B2B Web Design and Digital Marketing Agency

    A leading digital marketing and web design agency with 25 years of success growing B2B, manufacturing, and healthcare companies through SEO, inbound marketing, ecommerce, and website development...

    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Everything you need to grow your business online.

    As a full-service design and marketing team, we've worked with 100+ clients across the world to design, develop, and launch world-class brands that sell more products. We work with you to understand your specific goals, and then build a strategy to help you achieve them...

    Location
    Kannapolis, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Helping Spokane Business Owners Grow

    Spokane Marketing is a unique full stack marketing agency based in Spokane Washington. We are small team of young, sharp minded and tenacious young adults who saw that there was a drastic need to connect Business owners to customers. Most marketing agencies are owned or operated by people who quite frankly...

    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Tagging your market

    We offer many solutions to build markting power, with the use of Social Media, Content, Digital Display, Creative, Brand, and Atificial Intelligent marketing...

    Location
    Redlands, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • To be found online you only need one thing...

    One Thing Marketing specializes in SEO, local SEO, web design, content marketing, reputation management, and other digital marketing services...

    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Helping SMBs Achieve Goals with Strategic Planning and Execution.

    We help small and medium-sized businesses achieve top-line sales growth and capture more qualified leads by providing customized digital marketing strategies, tactics, and tools. Our digital solutions are tailored to meet your unique needs and drive results...

    Location
    Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • An Exclusive Approach To Driving Your Daily Leads.

    We specialize in custom and unique solutions that drive high quality leads and real business results. With our market exclusivity and one-on-one client consulting, we are the partner you're looking for to provide the most comprehensive marketing solutions for your business...

    Location
    Woodbury, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your New York SEO Agency Marketing Partner

    From strategy to execution JH SEO helps you generate leads and convert more clients with results-driven digital marketing solutions...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Marketing Takes Flight

    Propel your business forward with digital marketing services from Flybolt. From PPC management to strategic marketing consultation, we have a comprehensive toolkit for engineering your success. Want to avoid the nuts & bolts of marketing? Put us in the driver seat to steer your marketing operations. Have ace...

    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Building Industry Authority Engines for B2B Technology Firms

    We lead our clients to success through extensive tech and B2B AI marketing know-how, a strategic mindset, and a dedication to reaching new heights.Eliminate guesswork by following our proven framework. We optimize your premium brand positioning to attract 7-8 figure enterprise deals...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Transmitting your brand across the universe.

    Orbit Media Group, based in New Albany, Ohio, is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in lead generation, web development, branding, and strategic marketing. We focus on tailor-made strategies that drive tangible results, using the latest technologies and innovative practices to help...

    Location
    New Albany, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • High-Impact Printing Strategic Marketing

    Omega High-Impact Print Solutions delivers professional print and digital marketing services with precision and creativity. From large format signage and direct mail to web design and marketing strategy, we help businesses stand out, connect with customers, and make a lasting impact. Omega helps...

    Location
    Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Your Partner in Strategic Digital Marketing

    UpCurrent Digital Marketing is a marketing agency focused on finding strategic solutions to bringing businesses leads online. We focus on Website Development, SEO, PPC, CRM Management and Lead Handling strategies to help our clients bring in high-quality customers via digital platforms...

    Location
    Mena, Arkansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • High-Quality SEO & Content Marketing Solutions

    We are a well-organized team of talented SEO experts, writers, and analysts that develop successful SEO campaigns for our clients...

    Location
    Sparta Township, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We partner with ambitious brands to leverage their competitive advantage.

    GLYPH is a globally-recognized team of strategy-first designers and marketers based out of Michigan. We focus on competitive strategies that put your advantage forward...

    Location
    Midland, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Leading You To Higher Rankings

    Dirigo Creative is a Raleigh-based digital marketing and SEO agency helping businesses grow their online visibility through ethical, results-driven strategies...

    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Ground Your Marketing Grow Your Business

    Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roots Marketing provides design, web development, paid media, and managed hosting services tailored to help businesses grow. Our team is committed to delivering thoughtful strategy and measurable results through every stage of your digital presence...

    Location
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Brand-led marketing. Designed to matter.

    Rizco is a top brand-led marketing agency with 25+ years of experience in branding, web design, and digital marketing. Based in NJ and WBE-certified, we blend strategy, creativity, and design to deliver bold, lasting brand experiences. We Champion Your Brand.https://rizco.com/work/...

    Location
    Spring Lake, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $210/hr
  • Your Brand's Growth Engine

    AI Marketing Agency is a specialized performance marketing agency that drives measurable growth for businesses through innovative, data-driven strategies powered by AI. We deliver high-quality lead generation services via targeted cold outreach, email marketing, paid advertising (PPC), and SEO, helping...

    Location
    Albany, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Elixir Creative: Where Brands Blossom and Thrive

    At Elixir Creative, we're your one-stop destination for elevating your brand's visual identity and digital presence. Let's craft a compelling story for your success...

    Location
    Brookfield, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elevate Your Digital Presence

    We empower salon and spa owners to use data-supported strategies to scale their business with digital marketing & effective web design for numbers-backed results...

    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Growth Partners For B2B SaaS

    GrowthSpree is an AI-native marketing agency focused on helping B2B SaaS companies scale their pipeline through proactive demand generation. By combining senior marketing operators with proprietary AI agents, the company delivers faster execution, better lead quality, and measurable revenue outcomes...

    Location
    New Hyde Park, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Make I.T. Easier.

    "To empower businesses of all sizes to achieve their full potential by providing innovative, affordable, and accessible marketing and technology solutions."...

    Location
    Columbia, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Your Success Is Our Success

    Lackey Designs is an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Fishers, Indiana, helping small to medium-sized businesses compete with larger enterprises. We specialize in custom website design, SEO, Google PPC advertising, social media management, and branding solutions. Since 2006, we've partnered...

    Location
    Fishers, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Move the Needle. See Growth.

    We help B2B companies scale smarter, working as a true partner to convert ad spend into qualified pipeline with data-driven strategies and exceptional service...

    Location
    Golden, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • More Customers. Better conversion. Faster growth.

    At Adalystic Marketing, we know firsthand that lean marketing teams can achieve big things with the right tools, strategy, and players. As a boutique digital marketing agency, we specialize in serving small to mid-sized organizations, providing data-driven solutions to help you reach your goals.Our...

    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Our passion is helping companies grow efficiently and strategically so there are no wasted efforts.

    We Use Our Expertise To Help Companies Grow BetterOur mission is to empower and train businesses on how to optimize their business operations. Through a strategic combination of marketing and sales tactics, otherwise known as revenue operations, we aim to help businesses grow efficiently and be in control...

    Location
    Bozeman, Montana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Make Local Businesses Impossible To Ignore

    Precision Digital Marketing is a results-focused digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow their online presence through data-driven strategies, combining SEO, digital advertising, and innovative marketing solutions to drive measurable performance...

    Location
    Schaumburg, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $56/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Utah's Most Experienced SEO Experts

    Utah SEO Experts have been providing exceptional results to hundreds of Utah businesses since 2009...

    Location
    Midvale, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elevate Your Brand With Us An Experience The Difference.

    We bring a decade of experience and expertise orchestrating business growth and revenue for over 500+ companies like yours. We are the catalyst for digital marketing success, building industry powerhouses with our tailored solutions that drive results...

    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

7 FAQs About PPC Agencies in the US

What services does a pay per click agency in the US provide?

Pay per click agencies in the US offer a full spectrum of specialized services that integrate paid media into the broader marketing and revenue strategy and enable businesses to acquire more customers and grow demand on targeted channels

Guided by data to make spend decisions, eliminate waste, and maximize return on investment (ROI), the role of these specialists is to make each advertising dollar accountable.  

As part of its portfolio, a PPC agency provides campaign planning, keyword research, ad creation, copywriting, bid management, budget allocation, A/B testing, and performance tracking.

Professional PPC services are greatly sought after, as the majority of companies (60%) outsource PPC managementto agencies, while 20% work with freelancers, and only one in five businesses maintains an in-house paid media team.

How much does a pay-per-click agency charge in the US?

PPC companies in the US typically charge from $100 to $150 per hour. In addition to hourly-based models, these agencies operate on the following pricing models: 

  • Fixed monthly fee or a subscription: Ranges from $1,500 to $10,000, depending on the campaign size and scope 
  • Percentage of ad spend: Typically falls between 10-30%, with the percentage often decreasing as ad spend increases 
  • Performance-based pricing: Payment is tied to results, such as the number of leads or conversions generated 
  • Project-based pricing: Entails a one-time fee for a specific project, unaffected by ad spend 

Predominantly, agencies price their services based on a % of monthly ad spend, with over 50% of PPC companies using this model as their primary. Following closely at 33%-35% are agencies charging a flat monthly fee. 

What do US pay-per-click agencies charge that most buyers don't expect?

 Setup fees, creative production, tracking implementation, and tool costs rarely appear in the proposal. Here’s what to expect: 

Add-on Typical range 
One-time setup fee$500 – $2,500
Conversion tracking setup$300 – $1,500
Ad creative production$300 – $1,500/month
Tool subscriptions$100 – $500/month
Early termination fee1 - 3 months retainer

Before signing, ask for a sample first invoice from a client at your scope level. 

How do I know if I'm hiring the right pay per click company in the US for my budget?

Most PPC agencies have an effective minimum. Below roughly $3,000 in monthly ad spend, there is not enough data volume for the bidding algorithm to optimize, and not enough margin for the agency to staff the account with anyone senior. If an agency is willing to take any budget without flagging this, that is worth noting. 

Budget fit also affects how you should think about pricing. An agency charging a percentage of ad spend earns more when you spend more. Considering that, at lower budgets, misalignment is manageable, but above $20,000 a month, it becomes a real incentive problem. 

Before signing, ask directly how their fee structure changes as your spend scales. 

What is a realistic timeline to see results from a PPC agency, and what should I expect week by week?

A well-run PPC engagement should show directional movement in cost-per-conversion within three months. 

Here is what the agency should be delivering at each stage: 

  • Days 1 to 30: Conversion tracking confirmed, campaign structure built, baseline CPA or ROAS established, and a documented hypothesis about what will move performance and why. 
  • Days 30 to 60: Active testing underway with ad copy variants, audience segments, and match type adjustments. You should be able to see what is being tested and what the agency expects to learn from it. 
  • Days 60 to 90: Early performance data available. The agency should be able to tell you what did/didn’t work and what changes are planned for the strategy going forward. 

How can I tell if my current PPC strategy is underperforming before I hire anyone?

Check these five things before you brief a single agency: 

  • Conversion tracking is recording the wrong events. If your campaigns are optimizing toward page views or session starts instead of form fills, calls, or purchases, every performance number in your account is built on a bad signal. 
  • Your search terms report is full of irrelevant queries. If you are paying for clicks from searches that have nothing to do with what you sell, your negative keyword strategy is either absent or neglected. 
  • Cost per conversion has been climbing with no change in targeting. Gradual CPA increases without a plausible explanation usually mean the account has not been actively managed; automated bidding running on its own is not optimization. 
  • Your best-performing campaigns have never been tested. If ad copy, landing pages, and audience segments have been static for more than 90 days, the performance is not being optimized; it is merely running. 
  • You have no visibility into which campaigns are driving revenue. If your reporting stops at leads or clicks and does not connect to closed business, you cannot tell what is working. 

What are the red flags when evaluating PPC agencies in the US?

Here are some common warning signs to watch out for PPC agencies in the US: 

  • They guarantee specific results. PPC runs on an auction. No one controls what competitors bid, how the algorithm weights signals, or how your landing page converts.  
  • Their reporting lives in a proprietary dashboard you cannot export. If your performance data only exists inside their platform, you own nothing when the relationship ends. 
  • They have never worked in your vertical. Industry context affects keyword intent, competitor behavior, and conversion patterns. An agency learning your space on your budget is a real cost. 
  • They push to increase the budget before the current spending is profitable. Scaling an unprofitable account spends more money at the same losing rate. 

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