As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Jackson, TN is $82,285, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,582 weekly, or $6,857 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 Jackson, TN vary widely, spanning from $68,962 to $95,105. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,311) and 75th percentile ($88,996), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,105 per year. This $13,685 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, Jackson Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 3.5% lower than national averages. However, Jackson currently ranks 734 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 $68,962 Jackson, TN May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $75,311 Jackson, TN May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $82,285 Jackson, TN May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $88,996 Jackson, TN May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $95,105 Jackson, TN May 01, 2026
25% $75,311 10% $68,962 90% $95,105 75% $88,996 $82,285 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 Jackson, Tennessee    Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Tennessee. Located 70 miles (110 km) east of Memphis, it is a regional center of trade for....More

Jackson, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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