As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Appleton, WI is $88,261, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,697 weekly, or $7,355 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 Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $73,958 to $102,005. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,774) and 75th percentile ($95,455), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,005 per year. This $14,681 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, Appleton Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 477 statewide for Embedded Systems Engineer job salary. 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 $73,958 Appleton, WI June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $80,774 Appleton, WI June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $88,261 Appleton, WI June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $95,455 Appleton, WI June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $102,005 Appleton, WI June 01, 2026
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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 Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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