As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Amherst, CO is $66,583, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,280 weekly, or $5,549 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 Amherst, CO vary widely, spanning from $54,521 to $81,415. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,269) and 75th percentile ($74,346), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,415 per year. This $14,077 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, Amherst PLC Programmer often earn 4.0% 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 $54,521 Amherst, CO November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $60,269 Amherst, CO November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $66,583 Amherst, CO November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $74,346 Amherst, CO November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $81,415 Amherst, CO November 01, 2026
25% $60,269 10% $54,521 90% $81,415 75% $74,346 $66,583 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Amherst, Colorado    Amherst is a census-designated place and U.S. Post Office in Phillips County, Colorado, United States. The population as of the 2010 Census was 58. Th....More

Amherst, Colorado  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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