As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Watertown, SD is $63,021, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,212 weekly, or $5,252 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 Watertown, SD vary widely, spanning from $51,604 to $77,059. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,045) and 75th percentile ($70,369), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,059 per year. This $13,324 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, Watertown PLC Programmer often earn 2.0% lower than national averages. However, Watertown currently ranks 659 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 $51,604 Watertown, SD November 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $57,045 Watertown, SD November 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $63,021 Watertown, SD November 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $70,369 Watertown, SD November 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $77,059 Watertown, SD November 01, 2026
25% $57,045 10% $51,604 90% $77,059 75% $70,369 $63,021 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Watertown, South Dakota    Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 21,482 at the 2010 census. It is the f....More

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