As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Adamstown, MD is $94,279, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,813 weekly, or $7,857 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 Adamstown, MD vary widely, spanning from $79,013 to $108,967. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,288) and 75th percentile ($101,968), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,967 per year. This $15,680 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, Adamstown Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 0.2% higher 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 $79,013 Adamstown, MD May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $86,288 Adamstown, MD May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $94,279 Adamstown, MD May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $101,968 Adamstown, MD May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $108,967 Adamstown, MD May 01, 2026
25% $86,288 10% $79,013 90% $108,967 75% $101,968 $94,279 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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    Software Systems Developer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Adamstown, Maryland    Adamstown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It is named for Adam Kohlenbe....More

Adamstown, Maryland  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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