As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Union, NJ is $102,783, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,977 weekly, or $8,565 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 Union, NJ vary widely, spanning from $86,140 to $118,796. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,071) and 75th percentile ($111,165), while top earners (90th percentile) make $118,796 per year. This $17,094 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, Union Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 4.0% higher than national averages. However, Union currently ranks 39 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 $86,140 Union, NJ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $94,071 Union, NJ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $102,783 Union, NJ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $111,165 Union, NJ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $118,796 Union, NJ May 01, 2026
25% $94,071 10% $86,140 90% $118,796 75% $111,165 $102,783 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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