As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Milwaukee, WI is $91,334, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,756 weekly, or $7,611 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 Milwaukee, WI vary widely, spanning from $76,541 to $105,564. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,591) and 75th percentile ($98,783), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,564 per year. This $15,192 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, Milwaukee Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 1.8% higher than national averages. However, Milwaukee currently ranks 341 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 $76,541 Milwaukee, WI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $83,591 Milwaukee, WI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $91,334 Milwaukee, WI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $98,783 Milwaukee, WI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $105,564 Milwaukee, WI August 01, 2026
25% $83,591 10% $76,541 90% $105,564 75% $98,783 $91,334 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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