As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Madison, WI is $66,836, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,285 weekly, or $5,570 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $54,877 to $81,223. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,576) and 75th percentile ($74,367), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,223 per year. This $13,791 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, Madison PLC Programmer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 409 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 $54,877 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $60,576 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $66,836 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $74,367 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $81,223 Madison, WI January 01, 2026
25% $60,576 10% $54,877 90% $81,223 75% $74,367 $66,836 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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