What are the main factors that influence an Embedded Hardware Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Embedded Hardware Engineer's salary?

An Embedded Hardware Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Embedded Hardware Engineer (0-2 years)earns $82,183, a Hardware Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $98,251, a Hardware Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,925, a Hardware Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,369, a Hardware Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $163,345,

What are the highest paying states for an Embedded Hardware Engineer?

Embedded Hardware Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embedded Hardware Engineer roles are District of Columbia $90,391, California $90,048, Massachusetts $88,848. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Embedded Hardware Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Embedded Hardware Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineer VI: $193,719; Embedded Software Engineer V: $160,558; Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,497; Embedded Software Engineer III: $115,987; Embedded Software Engineer: $115,896.

Embedded Hardware Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Embedded Hardware Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Hardware Engineer in Delaware is $82,676 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Embedded Hardware Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,493
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,647 to $89,385
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,247

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Embedded Hardware Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,385	$7,449	$1,719	$43
Average	$82,676	$6,890	$1,590	$40
25th Percentile	$75,647	$6,304	$1,455	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Hardware Engineer Salaries

An Embedded Hardware Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Embedded Hardware Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Hardware Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,183
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,251
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,925
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,369
Expert (over 8 years): $163,345

Levels	Salary
Embedded ... Level Embedded Hardware Engineer	$82,183
Hardware ... Level Embedded Hardware Engineer	$98,251
Hardware ... Level Embedded Hardware Engineer	$113,925
Hardware ... Level Embedded Hardware Engineer	$138,369
Hardware ... Level Embedded Hardware Engineer	$163,345

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How Do Embedded Hardware Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Embedded Hardware Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,391.
California: $90,048.
Massachusetts: $88,848.

District of Columbia $90,391 California $90,048 Massachusetts $88,848 Washington $88,521 New Jersey $88,489 Alaska $88,374 Connecticut $87,248 New York $86,791

Hawaii $85,329 Rhode Island $84,643 Maryland $84,178 Minnesota $83,541 Colorado $83,296 Illinois $83,215 Oregon $82,905 Delaware $82,676

New Hampshire $82,532 Virginia $82,211 Pennsylvania $81,272 Nevada $80,798 North Dakota $80,643 Michigan $80,398 Wisconsin $80,308 Vermont $80,129

Texas $79,631 Maine $79,598 Arizona $79,549 Ohio $79,492 Georgia $78,741 Indiana $78,365 Wyoming $78,292 Utah $78,178

Iowa $78,129 Kansas $77,737 Louisiana $77,622 North Carolina $77,582 Missouri $77,565 Florida $77,247 Montana $77,075 Nebraska $76,912

Kentucky $76,822 South Carolina $76,496 Tennessee $76,292 Idaho $76,210 New Mexico $75,614 Oklahoma $75,484 Alabama $75,002 South Dakota $74,194

Arkansas $73,753 West Virginia $73,516 Mississippi $72,806

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Hardware Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $82,304
Little Creek: $82,906
Magnolia: $82,787

Lincoln, DE $82,304 Little Creek, DE $82,906 Magnolia, DE $82,787 Milford, DE $82,513 Marydel, DE $82,648 Millsboro, DE $81,958 Millville, DE $82,085 Milton, DE $82,227

Nassau, DE $82,286 Ocean View, DE $82,071 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,229 Seaford, DE $82,275 Selbyville, DE $81,935 Smyrna, DE $82,963 Viola, DE $82,581 Woodside, DE $82,803

Bear, DE $82,612 Newark, DE $82,581 Claymont, DE $82,750 Delaware City, DE $82,664 Hockessin, DE $82,574 Kirkwood, DE $82,648 Middletown, DE $82,680 Montchanin, DE $82,593

New Castle, DE $82,605 Odessa, DE $82,721 Port Penn, DE $82,776 Rockland, DE $82,601 Saint Georges, DE $82,654 Townsend, DE $82,781 Winterthur, DE $82,611 Lewes, DE $82,259

Wilmington, DE $82,578 Dover, DE $82,906 Dover Afb, DE $82,469 Bethany Beach, DE $81,984 Bethel, DE $82,069 Bridgeville, DE $82,263 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,673 Cheswold, DE $82,879

Clayton, DE $82,882 Dagsboro, DE $81,927 Delmar, DE $81,796 Ellendale, DE $82,044 Felton, DE $82,506 Fenwick Island, DE $81,945 Frankford, DE $81,802 Frederica, DE $82,588

Georgetown, DE $81,896 Greenwood, DE $82,276 Harbeson, DE $81,984 Harrington, DE $82,402 Hartly, DE $82,658 Houston, DE $82,284 Kenton, DE $82,886 Laurel, DE $81,847

Yorklyn, DE $82,598

Embedded Hardware Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Hardware Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$75,647

Average $82,676/year

$89,385

$6,304

Average $6,890/month

$7,449

$1,455

Average $1,590/week

$1,719

$36

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,385	$7,449	$1,719	$43
Average	$82,676	$6,890	$1,590	$40
25th Percentile	$75,647	$6,304	$1,455	$36

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