As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Providence, RI is $70,480, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,355 weekly, or $5,873 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 Providence, RI vary widely, spanning from $57,712 to $86,180. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,797) and 75th percentile ($78,698), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,180 per year. This $14,901 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, Providence PLC Programmer often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Providence currently ranks 246 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 $57,712 Providence, RI November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $63,797 Providence, RI November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $70,480 Providence, RI November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $78,698 Providence, RI November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $86,180 Providence, RI November 01, 2026
25% $63,797 10% $57,712 90% $86,180 75% $78,698 $70,480 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Providence, Rhode Island    The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is la....More

Providence, Rhode Island  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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