As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer in Pierre, SD is $82,645, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,589 weekly, or $6,887 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $71,005 to $92,626. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,552) and 75th percentile ($87,869), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,626 per year. This $11,317 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Schematic, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 statewide for Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer 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
Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer Salary $71,005 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer Salary $76,552 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer Salary $82,645 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer Salary $87,869 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer Salary $92,626 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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