As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Roanoke, VA is $62,257, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,197 weekly, or $5,188 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 Roanoke, VA vary widely, spanning from $50,997 to $76,165. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,363) and 75th percentile ($69,537), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,165 per year. This $13,174 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, Roanoke PLC Programmer often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Roanoke currently ranks 693 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 $50,997 Roanoke, VA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $56,363 Roanoke, VA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $62,257 Roanoke, VA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $69,537 Roanoke, VA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $76,165 Roanoke, VA August 01, 2026
25% $56,363 10% $50,997 90% $76,165 75% $69,537 $62,257 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

Roanoke, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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