As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Detroit, MI is $68,018, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,308 weekly, or $5,668 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 Detroit, MI vary widely, spanning from $55,696 to $83,169. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,568) and 75th percentile ($75,949), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,169 per year. This $14,381 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, Detroit PLC Programmer often earn 1.6% higher than national averages. However, Detroit currently ranks 342 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 $55,696 Detroit, MI November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $61,568 Detroit, MI November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $68,018 Detroit, MI November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $75,949 Detroit, MI November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $83,169 Detroit, MI November 01, 2026
25% $61,568 10% $55,696 90% $83,169 75% $75,949 $68,018 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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