As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Dover, DE is $92,637, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,781 weekly, or $7,720 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 Dover, DE vary widely, spanning from $77,637 to $107,070. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,786) and 75th percentile ($100,192), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,070 per year. This $15,406 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, Dover Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 0.3% higher than national averages. However, Dover currently ranks 283 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 $77,637 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $84,786 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $92,637 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $100,192 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $107,070 Dover, DE May 01, 2026
25% $84,786 10% $77,637 90% $107,070 75% $100,192 $92,637 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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About Dover, Delaware    Dover (/ˈdoʊvər/) is the capital and second-largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is also the county seat of Kent County, and the principal c....More

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