As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Fort Collins, CO is $67,392, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,296 weekly, or $5,616 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 Fort Collins, CO vary widely, spanning from $55,184 to $82,404. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,002) and 75th percentile ($75,250), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,404 per year. This $14,248 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, Fort Collins PLC Programmer often earn 2.9% lower than national averages. However, Fort Collins currently ranks 380 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 $55,184 Fort Collins, CO November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $61,002 Fort Collins, CO November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $67,392 Fort Collins, CO November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $75,250 Fort Collins, CO November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $82,404 Fort Collins, CO November 01, 2026
25% $61,002 10% $55,184 90% $82,404 75% $75,250 $67,392 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Fort Collins, Colorado    Fort Collins is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Situ....More

Fort Collins, Colorado  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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