As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Columbus, OH is $66,208, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,273 weekly, or $5,517 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, OH vary widely, spanning from $54,233 to $80,997. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,940) and 75th percentile ($73,949), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,997 per year. This $14,009 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 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 445 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 $54,233 Columbus, OH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $59,940 Columbus, OH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $66,208 Columbus, OH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $73,949 Columbus, OH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $80,997 Columbus, OH August 01, 2026
25% $59,940 10% $54,233 90% $80,997 75% $73,949 $66,208 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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