As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Hilo, HI is $93,656, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,801 weekly, or $7,805 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 Hilo, HI vary widely, spanning from $78,487 to $108,248. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,716) and 75th percentile ($101,294), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,248 per year. This $15,578 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, Hilo Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 1.8% higher than national averages. However, Hilo currently ranks 269 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 $78,487 Hilo, HI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $85,716 Hilo, HI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $93,656 Hilo, HI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $101,294 Hilo, HI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $108,248 Hilo, HI August 01, 2026
25% $85,716 10% $78,487 90% $108,248 75% $101,294 $93,656 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Hilo, Hawaii    Hilo (/ˈhiːloʊ/; Hawaiian pronunciation: [ˈhilo]) is the largest town and census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, which....More

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