As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Adams, KY is $81,494, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,567 weekly, or $6,791 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Embedded Systems Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Embedded Systems Engineer in Adams, KY vary widely, spanning from $68,298 to $94,190. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,586) and 75th percentile ($88,139), while top earners (90th percentile) make $94,190 per year. This $13,553 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Risk Management or Operating System, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Adams Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 5.1% lower than national averages. 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
Embedded Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $68,298 Adams, KY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $74,586 Adams, KY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $81,494 Adams, KY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $88,139 Adams, KY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $94,190 Adams, KY May 01, 2026
25% $74,586 10% $68,298 90% $94,190 75% $88,139 $81,494 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Embedded Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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About Adams, Kentucky    Adams is an unincorporated community located in Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States.....More

Adams, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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