As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for PLC Programmer in Worcester, MA is $71,201, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,369 weekly, or $5,933 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 Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $58,323 to $87,106. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,460) and 75th percentile ($79,526), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,106 per year. This $15,066 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 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 210 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 $58,323 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $64,460 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $71,201 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $79,526 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile PLC Programmer Salary $87,106 Worcester, MA August 01, 2026
25% $64,460 10% $58,323 90% $87,106 75% $79,526 $71,201 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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