As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Worcester, MA is $95,573, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,838 weekly, or $7,964 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 Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $80,097 to $110,462. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,472) and 75th percentile ($103,367), while top earners (90th percentile) make $110,462 per year. This $15,895 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, Worcester Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 210 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 $80,097 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $87,472 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $95,573 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $103,367 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $110,462 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
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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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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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