Embedded Systems Salary in the United States

How much does an Embedded Systems make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Embedded Systems in the United States is $104,241 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, an Embedded Systems's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,682
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,891 to $110,753
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,930
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Embedded Systems Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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75th Percentile $110,753 $9,229 $2,130 $53
Average $104,241 $8,687 $2,005 $50
25th Percentile $99,891 $8,324 $1,921 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Systems Salaries

An Embedded Systems's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Systems

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $131,479
  • San Francisco: $130,186
  • Oakland: $127,299

What Skills Can Increase an Embedded Systems's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 5.76% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Ethernet (Mentioned in 2.16% Job Postings): Ethernet is the traditional technology for connecting devices in a wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN). It enables devices to communicate with each other via a protocol, which is a set of rules or common network language.
  • Operations Support (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): A process invoices; approve purchase orders and negotiate with vendors; coordinate deliveries of supplies; and manage calendars.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 5.76%
Ethernet 2.16%
Operations Support 1.44%

Embedded Systems Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Systems's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Embedded Systems

Salaries for an Embedded Systems can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $108,358 in 2023 to around $108,320 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Embedded Systems salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Embedded Systems Over Time

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$108,863
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2024 $108,863
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