As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Providence, RI is $94,533, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,818 weekly, or $7,878 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 Providence, RI vary widely, spanning from $79,226 to $109,261. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,521) and 75th percentile ($102,242), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,261 per year. This $15,721 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, Providence Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Providence currently ranks 246 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 $79,226 Providence, RI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $86,521 Providence, RI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $94,533 Providence, RI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $102,242 Providence, RI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $109,261 Providence, RI May 01, 2026
25% $86,521 10% $79,226 90% $109,261 75% $102,242 $94,533 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Embedded Systems Engineer

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