How much does a Machine Learning Engineer make in Austin, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Machine Learning Engineer in Austin, TX is $107,820. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $91,013 to a high of $126,815, with most professionals earning between $99,023 and $117,762.

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Machine Learning Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $91,013 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $99,023 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $107,820 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $117,762 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $126,815 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
25% $99,023 10% $91,013 90% $126,815 75% $117,762 $107,820 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Machine Learning Engineer ?

Machine learning (ML) is the scientific study of algorithms and statistical models that computer systems use to effectively perform a specific task without using explicit instructions, relying on patterns and inference instead. It is seen as a subset of artificial intelligence. Machine learning algorithms build a mathematical model of sample data, known as "training data", in order to make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed to perform the task.:2 Machine learning algorithms are used in a wide variety of applications, such as email filtering, and computer vision, where...

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  1. Down a level:

    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Machine Learning Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Software Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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