As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Columbus, GA is $60,129, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,156 weekly, or $5,011 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 Columbus, GA vary widely, spanning from $49,236 to $73,523. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,427) and 75th percentile ($67,139), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,523 per year. This $12,712 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, Columbus PLC Programmer often earn 8.3% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 779 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 $49,236 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $54,427 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $60,129 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $67,139 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $73,523 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
25% $54,427 10% $49,236 90% $73,523 75% $67,139 $60,129 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

Columbus, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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