As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Tucson, AZ is $86,533, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,664 weekly, or $7,211 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 Tucson, AZ vary widely, spanning from $72,521 to $100,014. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($79,198) and 75th percentile ($93,589), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,014 per year. This $14,391 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, Tucson Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 2.6% lower than national averages. However, Tucson currently ranks 566 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 $72,521 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $79,198 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $86,533 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $93,589 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $100,014 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
25% $79,198 10% $72,521 90% $100,014 75% $93,589 $86,533 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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