As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Altavista, VA is $83,461, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,605 weekly, or $6,955 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 Altavista, VA vary widely, spanning from $69,943 to $96,464. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,385) and 75th percentile ($90,267), while top earners (90th percentile) make $96,464 per year. This $13,882 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, Altavista Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 9.2% 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 $69,943 Altavista, VA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $76,385 Altavista, VA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $83,461 Altavista, VA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $90,267 Altavista, VA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $96,464 Altavista, VA August 01, 2026
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    Embedded Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Altavista, Virginia    Altavista is an incorporated town in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 3,450 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lynchbur....More

Altavista, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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