As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Scranton, PA is $64,792, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,246 weekly, or $5,399 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 $53,073 to $79,266. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,658) and 75th percentile ($72,368), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,266 per year. This $13,710 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 $53,073 Scranton, PA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $58,658 Scranton, PA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $64,792 Scranton, PA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $72,368 Scranton, PA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $79,266 Scranton, PA August 01, 2026
25% $58,658 10% $53,073 90% $79,266 75% $72,368 $64,792 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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