As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer in Worcester, MA is $102,863, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,978 weekly, or $8,572 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 Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer in Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $88,455 to $115,285. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,321) and 75th percentile ($109,365), while top earners (90th percentile) make $115,285 per year. This $14,044 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, Worcester Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer often earn 3.6% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 216 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 $88,455 Worcester, MA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer Salary $95,321 Worcester, MA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer Salary $102,863 Worcester, MA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer Salary $109,365 Worcester, MA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Programmable Logic Controllers Engineer Salary $115,285 Worcester, MA April 01, 2026
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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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