As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Worcester, MA is $71,144, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,368 weekly, or $5,929 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for PLC Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for PLC Programmer in Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $58,414 to $86,458. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,480) and 75th percentile ($79,160), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,458 per year. This $14,680 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, Worcester PLC Programmer often earn 3.6% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 216 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 $58,414 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $64,480 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $71,144 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $79,160 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $86,458 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
25% $64,480 10% $58,414 90% $86,458 75% $79,160 $71,144 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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