SSD Firmware Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a SSD Firmware Engineer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a SSD Firmware Engineer in the United States is $111,542 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, a SSD Firmware Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,245
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $101,282 to $120,285
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,941
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SSD Firmware Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $120,285 $10,024 $2,313 $58
Average $111,542 $9,295 $2,145 $54
25th Percentile $101,282 $8,440 $1,948 $49
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Key Factors That Influence SSD Firmware Engineer Salaries

A SSD Firmware Engineer'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 Do SSD Firmware Engineer 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 SSD Firmware Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $123,499.
  • California: $123,031.
  • Massachusetts: $121,391.

Top Paying Cities for SSD Firmware Engineers

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: $140,688
  • San Francisco: $139,305
  • Oakland: $136,215

What Skills Can Increase a SSD Firmware Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Critical Thinking (Mentioned in 4.88% Job Postings): Questioning, analyzing and evaluating various alternatives and situations to draw a rational conclusion independently.
  • Business Intelligence Software (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): Business intelligence (BI) tools are types of application software that collect and process large amounts of unstructured data from internal and external systems.
  • Data Visualization (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): Data visualization is viewed by many disciplines as a modern equivalent of visual communication. It involves the creation and study of the visual representation of data. To communicate information clearly and efficiently, data visualization uses statistical graphics, plots, information graphics and other tools. Numerical data may be encoded using dots, lines, or bars, to visually communicate a quantitative message. Effective visualization helps users analyze and reason about data and evidence. It makes complex data more accessible, understandable and usable. Users may have particular analytical tasks, such as making comparisons or understanding causality, and the design principle of the graphic (i.e., showing comparisons or showing causality) follows the task. Tables are generally used where users will look up a specific measurement, while charts of various types are used to show patterns or relationships in the data for one or more variables.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Critical Thinking 4.88%
Business Intelligence Software 2.44%
Data Visualization 2.44%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a SSD Firmware Engineer's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Business Requirements: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Computer Systems: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
$114,888
3%
Business Requirements
$114,888
3%
Computer Systems
$114,888
3%
Business Intelligence Software
$114,888
3%
Database Administration
$114,888
3%
Microsoft SQL Server
$113,773
2%
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SSD Firmware Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SSD Firmware Engineer'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for SSD Firmware Engineer

Salaries for a SSD Firmware Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $115,321 in 2023 to around $113,363 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of SSD Firmware Engineer salary trends, .

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