As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Lincoln, NE is $85,123, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,637 weekly, or $7,094 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 Lincoln, NE vary widely, spanning from $71,328 to $98,378. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,902) and 75th percentile ($92,061), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,378 per year. This $14,159 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, Lincoln Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 1.0% lower than national averages. However, Lincoln currently ranks 632 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 $71,328 Lincoln, NE June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $77,902 Lincoln, NE June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $85,123 Lincoln, NE June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $92,061 Lincoln, NE June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $98,378 Lincoln, NE June 01, 2026
25% $77,902 10% $71,328 90% $98,378 75% $92,061 $85,123 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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