As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Malden, MA is $101,145, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,945 weekly, or $8,429 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 Malden, MA vary widely, spanning from $84,768 to $116,903. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,573) and 75th percentile ($109,394), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,903 per year. This $16,821 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, Malden Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, Malden currently ranks 62 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 $84,768 Malden, MA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $92,573 Malden, MA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $101,145 Malden, MA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $109,394 Malden, MA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $116,903 Malden, MA May 01, 2026
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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 Malden, Massachusetts    Malden is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the time of the 2010 United States Census, the population was at 59,450 people.....More

Malden, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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