As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Alpena, SD is $62,769, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,207 weekly, or $5,231 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for PLC Programmer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for PLC Programmer in Alpena, SD vary widely, spanning from $51,398 to $76,752. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,817) and 75th percentile ($70,088), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,752 per year. This $13,271 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alpena PLC Programmer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
PLC Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $51,398 Alpena, SD November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $56,817 Alpena, SD November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $62,769 Alpena, SD November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $70,088 Alpena, SD November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $76,752 Alpena, SD November 01, 2026
25% $56,817 10% $51,398 90% $76,752 75% $70,088 $62,769 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Alpena, South Dakota    Alpena (pronounced al-PEE'-nuh) is a town in Jerauld County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census. Alpena is located....More

Alpena, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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