What are the main factors that influence a Machine Learning Developer's salary?

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

How does experience change a Machine Learning Developer's salary?

A Machine Learning Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $163,395 for beginners, reaching about $164,690 at mid-level, and approach $168,685 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Machine Learning Developer?

Machine Learning Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Learning Developer roles are District of Columbia $176,149, California $175,481, Massachusetts $173,142. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Machine Learning Developer roles make?

Salaries for Machine Learning Developer level roles vary by specialization: Python Machine Learning Developer: $160,358; Machine Learning Researcher: $131,499; Head Of Machine Learning: $127,702; Director Of Machine Learning: $126,997; Machine Learning Analyst: $125,019.

Machine Learning Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Machine Learning Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Learning Developer in Rhode Island is $164,949 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

However, a Machine Learning Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $185,461
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $155,629 to $175,686
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $147,144

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Machine Learning Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$175,686	$14,640	$3,379	$84
Average	$164,949	$13,746	$3,172	$79
25th Percentile	$155,629	$12,969	$2,993	$75

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Learning Developer Salaries

A Machine Learning 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 Machine Learning Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machine Learning 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): $163,395
Early Career (1-2 years): $164,043
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $164,690
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $165,984
Expert (over 8 years): $168,685

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Machine Learning Developer	$163,395
Intermediate Level Machine Learning Developer	$164,043
Senior Level Machine Learning Developer	$164,690
Specialist Level Machine Learning Developer	$165,984
Expert Level Machine Learning Developer	$168,685

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How Do Machine Learning 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 Machine Learning Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $176,149.
California: $175,481.
Massachusetts: $173,142.

District of Columbia $176,149 California $175,481 Massachusetts $173,142 Washington $172,506 New Jersey $172,442 Alaska $172,219 Connecticut $170,024 New York $169,133

Hawaii $166,285 Rhode Island $164,949 Maryland $164,042 Minnesota $162,801 Colorado $162,324 Illinois $162,165 Oregon $161,560 Delaware $161,114

New Hampshire $160,834 Virginia $160,208 Pennsylvania $158,378 Nevada $157,455 North Dakota $157,153 Michigan $156,676 Wisconsin $156,501 Vermont $156,151

Texas $155,180 Maine $155,117 Arizona $155,021 Ohio $154,910 Georgia $153,446 Indiana $152,714 Wyoming $152,571 Utah $152,348

Iowa $152,253 Kansas $151,489 Louisiana $151,267 North Carolina $151,187 Missouri $151,155 Florida $150,535 Montana $150,201 Nebraska $149,882

Kentucky $149,707 South Carolina $149,071 Tennessee $148,673 Idaho $148,514 New Mexico $147,353 Oklahoma $147,098 Alabama $146,160 South Dakota $144,585

Arkansas $143,726 West Virginia $143,264 Mississippi $141,880

Top Paying Cities for Machine Learning 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: $167,653
Albion: $164,869
Ashaway: $168,290

Adamsville, RI $167,653 Albion, RI $164,869 Ashaway, RI $168,290 Barrington, RI $164,869 Block Island, RI $167,415 Bradford, RI $168,178 Bristol, RI $164,710 Carolina, RI $166,810

Charlestown, RI $166,985 Chepachet, RI $164,551 Clayville, RI $164,710 Coventry, RI $164,551 West Greenwich, RI $164,440 East Greenwich, RI $164,662 Exeter, RI $168,178 Fiskeville, RI $164,869

Forestdale, RI $164,710 Foster, RI $164,440 Glendale, RI $164,440 Greene, RI $166,285 Greenville, RI $164,869 Harmony, RI $164,821 Harrisville, RI $164,551 Hope, RI $164,869

Hope Valley, RI $168,290 Hopkinton, RI $168,337 Jamestown, RI $166,651 Kenyon, RI $168,131 Little Compton, RI $167,590 Manville, RI $164,869 Mapleville, RI $164,440 Newport, RI $166,683

Middletown, RI $167,383 North Kingstown, RI $164,392 North Scituate, RI $164,821 Oakland, RI $164,599 Pascoag, RI $164,503 Pawtucket, RI $164,869 Central Falls, RI $164,869 Cumberland, RI $164,869

Lincoln, RI $164,869 Portsmouth, RI $166,015 Prudence Island, RI $164,551 Rockville, RI $168,337 Saunderstown, RI $166,746 Shannock, RI $168,083 Slatersville, RI $164,710 Slocum, RI $166,746

Tiverton, RI $167,701 Wakefield, RI $166,571 Kingston, RI $166,603 Narragansett, RI $166,635 Peace Dale, RI $166,571 Warren, RI $164,821 Warwick, RI $164,869 Westerly, RI $168,385

West Kingston, RI $166,699 West Warwick, RI $164,869 Wood River Junction, RI $168,178 Woonsocket, RI $164,710 North Smithfield, RI $164,821 Wyoming, RI $168,131 Providence, RI $164,869 Cranston, RI $164,869

North Providence, RI $164,869 East Providence, RI $164,869 Riverside, RI $164,869 Rumford, RI $164,869 Smithfield, RI $164,869 Johnston, RI $164,869

Machine Learning Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machine Learning 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$155,629

Average $164,949/year

$175,686

$12,969

Average $13,746/month

$14,640

$2,993

Average $3,172/week

$3,379

$75

Average $79/hour

$84

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$175,686	$14,640	$3,379	$84
Average	$164,949	$13,746	$3,172	$79
25th Percentile	$155,629	$12,969	$2,993	$75

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