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Job outlook for embedded systems engineers in the United States
Are embedded systems engineer jobs in demand?
Embedded systems engineer job and salary trends over time
Embedded systems engineer jobs over time
Embedded systems engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,350 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 31,191 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 3,826 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 30,814 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 29,998 | 0.01% |
Average embedded systems engineer salary over time
Embedded systems engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,959 | $44.21 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $88,929 | $42.75 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $86,916 | $41.79 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $85,020 | $40.87 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | $84,435 | $40.59 | +1.2% |
Embedded systems engineer jobs by state
Most common states for embedded systems engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 486 | 70% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,849 | 31% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,488 | 29% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,276 | 23% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 191 | 20% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,444 | 19% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,245 | 18% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 110 | 18% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 225 | 17% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 127 | 17% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 127 | 17% |
| 12 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 95 | 16% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,066 | 15% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 608 | 15% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,575 | 14% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 753 | 14% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 435 | 14% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 300 | 14% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 144 | 14% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 113 | 13% |
Most common cities for embedded systems engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | 6 | 19% | $91,318 |
| 2 | Oak Ridge | 2 | 7% | $74,437 |
| 3 | Sterling | 2 | 7% | $90,265 |
| 4 | Berkeley | 2 | 2% | $131,396 |
| 5 | Farmington Hills | 2 | 2% | $80,900 |
| 6 | Coeur dAlene | 1 | 2% | $87,811 |
| 7 | Cupertino | 1 | 2% | $131,548 |
| 8 | Ann Arbor | 1 | 1% | $80,775 |
| 9 | Asheville | 1 | 1% | $69,591 |
| 10 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $89,408 |
| 11 | Dayton | 1 | 1% | $74,620 |
| 12 | San Diego | 4 | 0% | $111,143 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $73,017 |
| 14 | San Jose | 3 | 0% | $131,384 |
| 15 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $90,893 |
| 16 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $89,474 |
Embedded Systems Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of embedded systems engineer experts
Bakersfield College
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
University of New Hampshire
Pennsylvania State University - Great Valley
What general advice would you give to an Embedded Systems Engineer?
Maryam Farahani: Thinking about the fields they want to experience or try. And to be intentional about their job search. The best advice is learning as much as they can about what company offers. Visualizing themselves in the next 5 years as a starting point. Do they want to travel a lot, or be in management positions? Do they want to be subject matter expert, or a hands-on engineer or technologist? Their goal may change as they progress in their career but having one makes a big difference in their career choices and keeping them on track.
Dr. T.S. Kalkur
Department ChairUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
What experience really stands out on Embedded Systems Engineer resumes?
Dr. T.S. Kalkur: Internship experience and tools used in design.
Marc Lessard
ProfessorUniversity of New Hampshire
Physics and Astronomy Department and Space Science Center
What experience really stands out on Embedded Systems Engineer resumes?
Marc Lessard: Students who have been significantly involved in research projects have a distinct advantage over those who haven't. Those who began such work (which is typically paid) as sophomores or juniors often will have played a significant role in these real-world research efforts, which can be very different than what might be tackled as part of a capstone project.
Written and oral presentation skills are also essential!
What experience really stands out on Embedded Systems Engineer resumes?
Nil Ergin Ph.D.: Knowledge of analytical skills, methods, and tools for analysis, design, and management of complex systems and experience working with interdisciplinary teams are essential for systems engineering professionals. Experience in applying systems thinking and design thinking approaches to understanding organization, technical, and non-technical factors that influence the design and performance of complex systems stands out on resumes.