As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Pierre, SD is $76,865, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,478 weekly, or $6,405 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 Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $64,415 to $88,840. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,348) and 75th percentile ($83,133), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,840 per year. This $12,785 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, Pierre Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 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 $64,415 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $70,348 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $76,865 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $83,133 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $88,840 Pierre, SD August 01, 2026
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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 Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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