As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Appleton, WI is $65,801, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,265 weekly, or $5,483 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 Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $53,880 to $80,458. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,561) and 75th percentile ($73,473), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,458 per year. This $13,912 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, Appleton PLC Programmer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 477 statewide for PLC Programmer job salary. 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 $53,880 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $59,561 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $65,801 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $73,473 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $80,458 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
25% $59,561 10% $53,880 90% $80,458 75% $73,473 $65,801 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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