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Programmable Logic Controller

Programmable Logic Controller Salary

$55K

$117K

$175.5K

$119,497

/year

$57.45

/hour

Programmable Logic Controller Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$119,497

Columbus

Ohio

$115,422

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    How much does a Programmable Logic Controller make?

    As of Jun 24, 2026, the average annual pay for a Programmable Logic Controller in the United States is $119,497 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $57.45 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,298/week or $9,958/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $175,500 and as low as $55,000, the majority of Programmable Logic Controller salaries currently range between $97,000 (25th percentile) to $138,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $160,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Programmable Logic Controller varies greatly (by as much as 41500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Programmable Logic Controller in your area makes on average $115,422 per year, or $4,075 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $119,497. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Programmable Logic Controller salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Programmable Logic Controller jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Programmable Logic Controller Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Programmable Logic Controller job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Aspen, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Aspen, CO, beats the national average by $24,941 (20.9%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $29,369 (24.6%) above the $119,497 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Programmable Logic Controller appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Barrow, AK, and San Francisco, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Programmable Logic Controller role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $148,866

    $71.57

    Berkeley, CA

    $146,316

    $70.34

    Aspen, CO

    $144,438

    $69.44

    Bosler, WY

    $144,405

    $69.43

    Sitka, AK

    $143,955

    $69.21

    South San Francisco, CA

    $143,597

    $69.04

    Holdrege, NE

    $143,141

    $68.82

    Wyoming, WY

    $142,515

    $68.52

    Menlo Park, CA

    $140,822

    $67.70

    San Francisco, CA

    $140,788

    $67.69

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Programmable Logic Controller Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Programmable Logic Controller category.

    For example Engineering Supervisor jobs pay as much as $27,371 (22.9%) more than the average Programmable Logic Controller salary of $119,497. If you're qualified, finding work as a Engineering Supervisor may help you make more money than that of the average Programmable Logic Controller position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Engineering Supervisor

    $146,868

    $70.61

    Mvp

    $123,503

    $59.38

    Cost Control Engineer

    $97,048

    $46.66

    Entry Level Mechanical Engineering Technology

    $69,055

    $33.20

    Language Line Interpreter

    $65,716

    $31.59

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