As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Tacoma, WA is $98,684, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,898 weekly, or $8,224 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 Tacoma, WA vary widely, spanning from $82,693 to $114,055. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($90,314) and 75th percentile ($106,730), while top earners (90th percentile) make $114,055 per year. This $16,416 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, Tacoma Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Tacoma currently ranks 121 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 $82,693 Tacoma, WA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $90,314 Tacoma, WA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $98,684 Tacoma, WA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $106,730 Tacoma, WA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $114,055 Tacoma, WA September 01, 2026
25% $90,314 10% $82,693 90% $114,055 75% $106,730 $98,684 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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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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