As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Santa Fe, NM is $86,204, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,658 weekly, or $7,184 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 Santa Fe, NM vary widely, spanning from $72,246 to $99,634. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,898) and 75th percentile ($93,234), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,634 per year. This $14,336 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, Santa Fe Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 2.0% lower than national averages. However, Santa Fe currently ranks 577 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 $72,246 Santa Fe, NM May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $78,898 Santa Fe, NM May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $86,204 Santa Fe, NM May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $93,234 Santa Fe, NM May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $99,634 Santa Fe, NM May 01, 2026
25% $78,898 10% $72,246 90% $99,634 75% $93,234 $86,204 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Santa Fe, New Mexico    Santa Fe (/ˌsæntəˈfeɪ/ or /ˈsæntəˌfeɪ/; Tewa: Oghá P'o'oge, Navajo: Yootó) is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest ci....More

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