As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Dayton, OH is $65,753, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,264 weekly, or $5,479 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 Dayton, OH vary widely, spanning from $53,841 to $80,400. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,518) and 75th percentile ($73,420), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,400 per year. This $13,902 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, Dayton PLC Programmer often earn 0.7% lower than national averages. However, Dayton currently ranks 480 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 $53,841 Dayton, OH November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $59,518 Dayton, OH November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $65,753 Dayton, OH November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $73,420 Dayton, OH November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $80,400 Dayton, OH November 01, 2026
25% $59,518 10% $53,841 90% $80,400 75% $73,420 $65,753 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Dayton, Ohio    Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Gree....More

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

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