As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Scranton, PA is $64,842, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,247 weekly, or $5,404 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 Scranton, PA vary widely, spanning from $53,095 to $79,286. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,693) and 75th percentile ($72,402), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,286 per year. This $13,709 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, Scranton PLC Programmer often earn 4.2% lower than national averages. However, Scranton currently ranks 533 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 $53,095 Scranton, PA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $58,693 Scranton, PA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $64,842 Scranton, PA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $72,402 Scranton, PA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $79,286 Scranton, PA November 01, 2026
25% $58,693 10% $53,095 90% $79,286 75% $72,402 $64,842 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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