Plc Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Plc Specialist make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Plc Specialist in the United States is $101,661 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

However, a Plc Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,771
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,167 to $109,570
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,434
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Plc Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $109,570 $9,131 $2,107 $53
Average $101,661 $8,472 $1,955 $49
25th Percentile $93,167 $7,764 $1,792 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Plc Specialist Salaries

A Plc Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Plc Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Plc Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,870
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,680
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,251
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,913
  • Expert (over 8 years): $140,820
Levels Salary
Midrange ... Level Plc Specialist$71,870
Midrange ... Level Plc Specialist$87,680
Plc Speci... Level Plc Specialist$102,251
Midrange ... Level Plc Specialist$114,913
Midrange ... Level Plc Specialist$140,820
$71,870 0 yr
$87,680 < 2 yrs
$102,251 2-4 yrs
$114,913 5-8 yrs
$140,820 > 8 yrs
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How Do Plc Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Plc Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $112,559.
  • California: $112,132.
  • Massachusetts: $110,638.

Top Paying Cities for Plc Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $128,225
  • San Francisco: $126,964
  • Oakland: $124,148

What Skills Can Increase a Plc Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.13% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Oracle (Mentioned in 2.93% Job Postings): Applying Oracle to manage data and information applications effectively.
  • Programming Language (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Is any set of rules that converts strings, or graphical program elements in the case of visual programming languages, to various kinds of machine code output. It is a kind of computer language used in computer programming to implement algorithms.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.13%
Oracle 2.93%
Programming Language 1.92%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Plc Specialist's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • XML: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Creativity: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$117,927
16%
XML
$116,910
15%
Creativity
$116,910
15%
JavaScript
$114,877
13%
.NET
$113,860
12%
Networking
$110,810
9%
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How Education impacts a Plc Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Plc Specialists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Plc Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $98,412 and $105,123).

Plc Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Plc Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 12.0%
Associates 14.0%
Bachelors 54.0%
Masters 18.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Plc Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Plc Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Plc Specialist

Salaries for a Plc Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $115,306 in 2023 to around $113,676 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Plc Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Plc Specialist Over Time

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2023
$115,306
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$114,830
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2024 $114,830
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