As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Charleston, WV is $61,060, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,174 weekly, or $5,088 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 Charleston, WV vary widely, spanning from $49,999 to $74,662. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,270) and 75th percentile ($68,180), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,662 per year. This $12,910 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, Charleston PLC Programmer often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Charleston currently ranks 745 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 $49,999 Charleston, WV November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $55,270 Charleston, WV November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $61,060 Charleston, WV November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $68,180 Charleston, WV November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $74,662 Charleston, WV November 01, 2026
25% $55,270 10% $49,999 90% $74,662 75% $68,180 $61,060 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Charleston, West Virginia    Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers,....More

Charleston, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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