What are the main factors that influence an Embedded Systems Developer'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 Systems Developer's salary?

An Embedded Systems Developer's salary grows with experience: a Embedded Systems Developer (0-2 years)earns $76,840, a Web Software Developer II (2-4 years)earns $107,395, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $123,813, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $145,731, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $158,255,

What are the highest paying states for an Embedded Systems Developer?

Embedded Systems Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embedded Systems Developer roles are District of Columbia $82,914, California $82,600, Massachusetts $81,499. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Embedded Systems Developer roles make?

Salaries for Embedded Systems Developer level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineering Developer: $115,232; Embedded Systems Software Engineer: $109,396; Embedded Systems: $103,459; Embedded Firmware Developer: $102,426; Embedded Systems Designer: $97,636.

Embedded Systems Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Embedded Systems Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Systems Developer in Rhode Island is $77,642 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,498
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,962 to $88,559
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,880

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Embedded Systems Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,559	$7,380	$1,703	$43
Average	$77,642	$6,470	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$70,962	$5,914	$1,365	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Systems Developer Salaries

An Embedded Systems Developer'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 Systems Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Systems Developer'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): $76,840
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,395
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,813
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,731
Expert (over 8 years): $158,255

Levels	Salary
Embedded ... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$76,840
Web Softw... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$107,395
Web Softw... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$123,813
Web Softw... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$145,731
Web Softw... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$158,255

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How Do Embedded Systems Developer 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 Systems Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,914.
California: $82,600.
Massachusetts: $81,499.

District of Columbia $82,914 California $82,600 Massachusetts $81,499 Washington $81,199 New Jersey $81,169 Alaska $81,065 Connecticut $80,031 New York $79,612

Hawaii $78,271 Rhode Island $77,642 Maryland $77,215 Minnesota $76,631 Colorado $76,407 Illinois $76,332 Oregon $76,047 Delaware $75,838

New Hampshire $75,706 Virginia $75,411 Pennsylvania $74,550 Nevada $74,115 North Dakota $73,973 Michigan $73,748 Wisconsin $73,666 Vermont $73,501

Texas $73,044 Maine $73,014 Arizona $72,969 Ohio $72,917 Georgia $72,228 Indiana $71,884 Wyoming $71,816 Utah $71,711

Iowa $71,666 Kansas $71,307 Louisiana $71,202 North Carolina $71,165 Missouri $71,150 Florida $70,858 Montana $70,700 Nebraska $70,551

Kentucky $70,468 South Carolina $70,169 Tennessee $69,981 Idaho $69,907 New Mexico $69,360 Oklahoma $69,240 Alabama $68,798 South Dakota $68,057

Arkansas $67,652 West Virginia $67,435 Mississippi $66,784

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Systems Developers

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:

Adamsville: $78,915
Albion: $77,605
Ashaway: $79,215

Adamsville, RI $78,915 Albion, RI $77,605 Ashaway, RI $79,215 Barrington, RI $77,605 Block Island, RI $78,803 Bradford, RI $79,163 Bristol, RI $77,530 Carolina, RI $78,518

Charlestown, RI $78,601 Chepachet, RI $77,455 Clayville, RI $77,530 Coventry, RI $77,455 West Greenwich, RI $77,403 East Greenwich, RI $77,508 Exeter, RI $79,163 Fiskeville, RI $77,605

Forestdale, RI $77,530 Foster, RI $77,403 Glendale, RI $77,403 Greene, RI $78,271 Greenville, RI $77,605 Harmony, RI $77,582 Harrisville, RI $77,455 Hope, RI $77,605

Hope Valley, RI $79,215 Hopkinton, RI $79,237 Jamestown, RI $78,444 Kenyon, RI $79,140 Little Compton, RI $78,885 Manville, RI $77,605 Mapleville, RI $77,403 Newport, RI $78,459

Middletown, RI $78,788 North Kingstown, RI $77,380 North Scituate, RI $77,582 Oakland, RI $77,478 Pascoag, RI $77,433 Pawtucket, RI $77,605 Central Falls, RI $77,605 Cumberland, RI $77,605

Lincoln, RI $77,605 Portsmouth, RI $78,144 Prudence Island, RI $77,455 Rockville, RI $79,237 Saunderstown, RI $78,489 Shannock, RI $79,118 Slatersville, RI $77,530 Slocum, RI $78,489

Tiverton, RI $78,938 Wakefield, RI $78,406 Kingston, RI $78,421 Narragansett, RI $78,436 Peace Dale, RI $78,406 Warren, RI $77,582 Warwick, RI $77,605 Westerly, RI $79,260

West Kingston, RI $78,466 West Warwick, RI $77,605 Wood River Junction, RI $79,163 Woonsocket, RI $77,530 North Smithfield, RI $77,582 Wyoming, RI $79,140 Providence, RI $77,605 Cranston, RI $77,605

North Providence, RI $77,605 East Providence, RI $77,605 Riverside, RI $77,605 Rumford, RI $77,605 Smithfield, RI $77,605 Johnston, RI $77,605

Embedded Systems Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Systems Developer'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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$70,962

Average $77,642/year

$88,559

$5,914

Average $6,470/month

$7,380

$1,365

Average $1,493/week

$1,703

$34

Average $37/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,559	$7,380	$1,703	$43
Average	$77,642	$6,470	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$70,962	$5,914	$1,365	$34

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