As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Kansas City, KS is $66,277, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,275 weekly, or $5,523 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 Kansas City, KS vary widely, spanning from $54,270 to $81,040. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,992) and 75th percentile ($74,005), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,040 per year. This $14,013 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, Kansas City PLC Programmer often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Kansas City currently ranks 439 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 $54,270 Kansas City, KS November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $59,992 Kansas City, KS November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $66,277 Kansas City, KS November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $74,005 Kansas City, KS November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $81,040 Kansas City, KS November 01, 2026
25% $59,992 10% $54,270 90% $81,040 75% $74,005 $66,277 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Kansas City, Kansas    Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metro....More

Kansas City, Kansas  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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