PCA employees working as Plant Optimization Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is in line with the average of Plant Optimization Engineer professionals at PCA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Plant Optimization Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $126,350 per year (estimate) and goes up to $259,448 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Plant Optimization Engineer at PCA is $130,768 per year or $63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $204,658 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $104,052 (25th percentile) and $166,018 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 23 salaries submitted by PCA Plant Optimization Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Plant Optimization Engineer professionals typically earn between $50 and $80 per hour.
Plant Optimization Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,671 and $13,835 monthly.
