As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Knoxville, TN is $62,400, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,200 weekly, or $5,200 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 Knoxville, TN vary widely, spanning from $51,096 to $76,300. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,483) and 75th percentile ($69,676), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,300 per year. This $13,193 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, Knoxville PLC Programmer often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Knoxville currently ranks 689 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 $51,096 Knoxville, TN November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $56,483 Knoxville, TN November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $62,400 Knoxville, TN November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $69,676 Knoxville, TN November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $76,300 Knoxville, TN November 01, 2026
25% $56,483 10% $51,096 90% $76,300 75% $69,676 $62,400 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of PLC Programmer in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for PLC Programmer ranges from $56,483 to $69,676 with the average base salary of $62,400. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,724 to $81,829 with the average total cash compensation of $71,284.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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