As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Smyrna, DE is $92,701, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,783 weekly, or $7,725 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 Smyrna, DE vary widely, spanning from $77,691 to $107,143. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,844) and 75th percentile ($100,261), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,143 per year. This $15,417 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, Smyrna Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 0.3% higher than national averages. However, Smyrna currently ranks 282 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 $77,691 Smyrna, DE May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $84,844 Smyrna, DE May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $92,701 Smyrna, DE May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $100,261 Smyrna, DE May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $107,143 Smyrna, DE May 01, 2026
25% $84,844 10% $77,691 90% $107,143 75% $100,261 $92,701 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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About Smyrna, Delaware    Smyrna is a town in Kent and New Castle counties in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Accor....More

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