As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Sioux City, IA is $82,760, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,592 weekly, or $6,897 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 Sioux City, IA vary widely, spanning from $69,348 to $95,647. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,740) and 75th percentile ($89,506), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,647 per year. This $13,766 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, Sioux City Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 5.2% lower than national averages. However, Sioux City currently ranks 715 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 $69,348 Sioux City, IA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $75,740 Sioux City, IA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $82,760 Sioux City, IA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $89,506 Sioux City, IA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $95,647 Sioux City, IA June 01, 2026
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    Embedded Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Sioux City, Iowa    Sioux City (/suː/) is a city in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 82,684 in the 20....More

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