As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Sterling Heights, MI is $90,587, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,742 weekly, or $7,549 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 Sterling Heights, MI vary widely, spanning from $75,909 to $104,698. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,904) and 75th percentile ($97,973), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,698 per year. This $15,069 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, Sterling Heights Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 0.8% lower than national averages. However, Sterling Heights currently ranks 373 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 $75,909 Sterling Heights, MI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $82,904 Sterling Heights, MI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $90,587 Sterling Heights, MI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $97,973 Sterling Heights, MI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $104,698 Sterling Heights, MI September 01, 2026
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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 Sterling Heights, Michigan    Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County of the U.S. state of Michigan, and one of Detroit's core suburbs. As of the 2010 census, the city had a to....More

Sterling Heights, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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