As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Long Beach, CA is $74,217, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,427 weekly, or $6,185 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for PLC Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for PLC Programmer in Long Beach, CA vary widely, spanning from $60,937 to $90,193. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,266) and 75th percentile ($82,579), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,193 per year. This $15,313 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 121 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 $60,937 Long Beach, CA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $67,266 Long Beach, CA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $74,217 Long Beach, CA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $82,579 Long Beach, CA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $90,193 Long Beach, CA January 01, 2026
25% $67,266 10% $60,937 90% $90,193 75% $82,579 $74,217 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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