As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Topeka, KS is $62,135, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,195 weekly, or $5,178 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 Topeka, KS vary widely, spanning from $50,897 to $76,015. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,252) and 75th percentile ($69,400), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,015 per year. This $13,148 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, Topeka PLC Programmer often earn 4.0% lower than national averages. However, Topeka currently ranks 695 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 $50,897 Topeka, KS August 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $56,252 Topeka, KS August 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $62,135 Topeka, KS August 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $69,400 Topeka, KS August 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $76,015 Topeka, KS August 01, 2026
25% $56,252 10% $50,897 90% $76,015 75% $69,400 $62,135 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

Topeka, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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