As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in New Bedford, MA is $71,690, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,379 weekly, or $5,974 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 New Bedford, MA vary widely, spanning from $58,703 to $87,660. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,892) and 75th percentile ($80,049), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,660 per year. This $15,157 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, New Bedford PLC Programmer often earn 3.1% higher than national averages. However, New Bedford currently ranks 193 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 $58,703 New Bedford, MA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $64,892 New Bedford, MA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $71,690 New Bedford, MA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $80,049 New Bedford, MA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $87,660 New Bedford, MA November 01, 2026
25% $64,892 10% $58,703 90% $87,660 75% $80,049 $71,690 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About New Bedford, Massachusetts    New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the....More

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