As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Olympia, WA is $96,722, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,860 weekly, or $8,060 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 Olympia, WA vary widely, spanning from $81,061 to $111,791. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,524) and 75th percentile ($104,610), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,791 per year. This $16,086 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, Olympia Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 2.2% higher than national averages. However, Olympia currently ranks 172 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 $81,061 Olympia, WA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $88,524 Olympia, WA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $96,722 Olympia, WA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $104,610 Olympia, WA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $111,791 Olympia, WA May 01, 2026
25% $88,524 10% $81,061 90% $111,791 75% $104,610 $96,722 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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