As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Richmond, VA is $88,773, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,707 weekly, or $7,398 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 Richmond, VA vary widely, spanning from $74,399 to $102,603. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,249) and 75th percentile ($96,012), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,603 per year. This $14,763 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, Richmond Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 3.4% lower than national averages. 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 $74,399 Richmond, VA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $81,249 Richmond, VA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $88,773 Richmond, VA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $96,012 Richmond, VA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $102,603 Richmond, VA May 01, 2026
25% $81,249 10% $74,399 90% $102,603 75% $96,012 $88,773 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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