What are the main factors that influence an Embedded Systems Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Embedded Systems Engineering's salary?

An Embedded Systems Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Embedded Systems Engineering (0-2 years)earns $80,702, a Software Systems Developer II (2-4 years)earns $110,902, a Software Systems Developer III (4-7 years)earns $130,131, a Software Systems Developer IV (7+ years)earns $144,717, a Software Systems Developer V (7-10 years)earns $167,735,

What are the highest paying states for an Embedded Systems Engineering?

Embedded Systems Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embedded Systems Engineering roles are District of Columbia $85,636, California $85,311, Massachusetts $84,174. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Embedded Systems Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Embedded Systems Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineering Director: $212,227; Embedded Software Engineer VI: $193,757; Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager: $185,080; Embedded Software Engineer V: $160,572; Embedded Software Engineering Manager: $153,572.

Embedded Systems Engineering Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Embedded Systems Engineering make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Systems Engineering in Rhode Island is $80,191 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,058
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,837 to $86,403
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,142

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Embedded Systems Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,403	$7,200	$1,662	$42
Average	$80,191	$6,683	$1,542	$39
25th Percentile	$72,837	$6,070	$1,401	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Systems Engineering Salaries

An Embedded Systems Engineering'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.

How Experience Level Affects Embedded Systems Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Systems Engineering's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $80,702
Early Career (1-2 years): $110,902
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,131
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,717
Expert (over 8 years): $167,735

Levels	Salary
Embedded ... Level Embedded Systems Engineering	$80,702
Software ... Level Embedded Systems Engineering	$110,902
Software ... Level Embedded Systems Engineering	$130,131
Software ... Level Embedded Systems Engineering	$144,717
Software ... Level Embedded Systems Engineering	$167,735

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How Do Embedded Systems Engineering Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Embedded Systems Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,636.
California: $85,311.
Massachusetts: $84,174.

District of Columbia $85,636 California $85,311 Massachusetts $84,174 Washington $83,865 New Jersey $83,834 Alaska $83,726 Connecticut $82,658 New York $82,225

Hawaii $80,841 Rhode Island $80,191 Maryland $79,750 Minnesota $79,147 Colorado $78,915 Illinois $78,838 Oregon $78,544 Delaware $78,327

New Hampshire $78,191 Virginia $77,886 Pennsylvania $76,997 Nevada $76,548 North Dakota $76,401 Michigan $76,169 Wisconsin $76,084 Vermont $75,914

Texas $75,442 Maine $75,411 Arizona $75,365 Ohio $75,311 Georgia $74,599 Indiana $74,243 Wyoming $74,174 Utah $74,065

Iowa $74,019 Kansas $73,648 Louisiana $73,539 North Carolina $73,501 Missouri $73,485 Florida $73,184 Montana $73,021 Nebraska $72,867

Kentucky $72,781 South Carolina $72,472 Tennessee $72,279 Idaho $72,201 New Mexico $71,637 Oklahoma $71,513 Alabama $71,057 South Dakota $70,291

Arkansas $69,873 West Virginia $69,649 Mississippi $68,976

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Systems Engineerings

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:

Adamsville: $81,506
Albion: $80,152
Ashaway: $81,815

Adamsville, RI $81,506 Albion, RI $80,152 Ashaway, RI $81,815 Barrington, RI $80,152 Block Island, RI $81,390 Bradford, RI $81,761 Bristol, RI $80,075 Carolina, RI $81,096

Charlestown, RI $81,181 Chepachet, RI $79,998 Clayville, RI $80,075 Coventry, RI $79,998 West Greenwich, RI $79,944 East Greenwich, RI $80,052 Exeter, RI $81,761 Fiskeville, RI $80,152

Forestdale, RI $80,075 Foster, RI $79,944 Glendale, RI $79,944 Greene, RI $80,841 Greenville, RI $80,152 Harmony, RI $80,129 Harrisville, RI $79,998 Hope, RI $80,152

Hope Valley, RI $81,815 Hopkinton, RI $81,839 Jamestown, RI $81,019 Kenyon, RI $81,738 Little Compton, RI $81,475 Manville, RI $80,152 Mapleville, RI $79,944 Newport, RI $81,034

Middletown, RI $81,374 North Kingstown, RI $79,920 North Scituate, RI $80,129 Oakland, RI $80,021 Pascoag, RI $79,975 Pawtucket, RI $80,152 Central Falls, RI $80,152 Cumberland, RI $80,152

Lincoln, RI $80,152 Portsmouth, RI $80,709 Prudence Island, RI $79,998 Rockville, RI $81,839 Saunderstown, RI $81,065 Shannock, RI $81,715 Slatersville, RI $80,075 Slocum, RI $81,065

Tiverton, RI $81,529 Wakefield, RI $80,980 Kingston, RI $80,995 Narragansett, RI $81,011 Peace Dale, RI $80,980 Warren, RI $80,129 Warwick, RI $80,152 Westerly, RI $81,862

West Kingston, RI $81,042 West Warwick, RI $80,152 Wood River Junction, RI $81,761 Woonsocket, RI $80,075 North Smithfield, RI $80,129 Wyoming, RI $81,738 Providence, RI $80,152 Cranston, RI $80,152

North Providence, RI $80,152 East Providence, RI $80,152 Riverside, RI $80,152 Rumford, RI $80,152 Smithfield, RI $80,152 Johnston, RI $80,152

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

Understanding how an Embedded Systems Engineering'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.

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$72,837

Average $80,191/year

$86,403

$6,070

Average $6,683/month

$7,200

$1,401

Average $1,542/week

$1,662

$35

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,403	$7,200	$1,662	$42
Average	$80,191	$6,683	$1,542	$39
25th Percentile	$72,837	$6,070	$1,401	$35

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