As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Long Beach, CA is $74,310, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,429 weekly, or $6,193 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 Long Beach, CA vary widely, spanning from $60,922 to $90,903. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,302) and 75th percentile ($82,995), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,903 per year. This $15,693 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, Long Beach PLC Programmer often earn 0.8% higher than national averages. However, Long Beach currently ranks 100 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 $60,922 Long Beach, CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $67,302 Long Beach, CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $74,310 Long Beach, CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $82,995 Long Beach, CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $90,903 Long Beach, CA June 01, 2026
25% $67,302 10% $60,922 90% $90,903 75% $82,995 $74,310 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Long Beach, California    Long Beach is a city on the Pacific Coast of the United States, within the Los Angeles metropolitan area of Southern California. As of 2010, its popul....More

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