As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Tuscaloosa, AL is $62,876, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,209 weekly, or $5,240 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 Tuscaloosa, AL vary widely, spanning from $51,486 to $76,882. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,914) and 75th percentile ($70,208), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,882 per year. This $13,294 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, Tuscaloosa PLC Programmer often earn 0.6% lower than national averages. However, Tuscaloosa currently ranks 672 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 $51,486 Tuscaloosa, AL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $56,914 Tuscaloosa, AL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $62,876 Tuscaloosa, AL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $70,208 Tuscaloosa, AL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $76,882 Tuscaloosa, AL November 01, 2026
25% $56,914 10% $51,486 90% $76,882 75% $70,208 $62,876 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Tuscaloosa, Alabama    Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). L....More

Tuscaloosa, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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