As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Boston, MA is $101,365, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,949 weekly, or $8,447 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 Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $84,952 to $117,157. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,774) and 75th percentile ($109,631), while top earners (90th percentile) make $117,157 per year. This $16,857 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, Boston Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 56 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 $84,952 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $92,774 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $101,365 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $109,631 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $117,157 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
25% $92,774 10% $84,952 90% $117,157 75% $109,631 $101,365 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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