As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Chattanooga, TN is $82,850, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,593 weekly, or $6,904 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 Chattanooga, TN vary widely, spanning from $69,430 to $95,757. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,825) and 75th percentile ($89,606), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,757 per year. This $13,781 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, Chattanooga Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 2.8% lower than national averages. However, Chattanooga currently ranks 711 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 $69,430 Chattanooga, TN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $75,825 Chattanooga, TN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $82,850 Chattanooga, TN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $89,606 Chattanooga, TN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $95,757 Chattanooga, TN August 01, 2026
25% $75,825 10% $69,430 90% $95,757 75% $89,606 $82,850 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 Chattanooga, Tennessee    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

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