What are the main factors that influence an AI/ML 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 AI/ML Developer's salary?

An AI/ML Developer's salary grows with experience: a Frontend Developer I (0-2 years)earns $73,952, a Frontend Developer II (2-4 years)earns $93,231, a Frontend Developer III (4-7 years)earns $108,744, a AI/ML Developer (7+ years)earns $136,331, a Frontend Developer V (7-10 years)earns $163,190,

What are the highest paying states for an AI/ML Developer?

AI/ML Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for AI/ML Developer roles are District of Columbia $148,507, California $147,943, Massachusetts $145,972. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of AI/ML Developer roles make?

Salaries for AI/ML Developer level roles vary by specialization: AS Developer: $87,103.

AI/ML Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an AI/ML Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an AI/ML Developer in Rhode Island is $139,064 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,122
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,167 to $152,180
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,156

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AI/ML Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,180	$12,682	$2,927	$73
Average	$139,064	$11,589	$2,674	$67
25th Percentile	$129,167	$10,764	$2,484	$62

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Key Factors That Influence AI/ML Developer Salaries

An AI/ML 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 AI/ML Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AI/ML 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): $73,952
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,231
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,744
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,331
Expert (over 8 years): $163,190

Levels	Salary
Frontend ... Level AI/ML Developer	$73,952
Frontend ... Level AI/ML Developer	$93,231
Frontend ... Level AI/ML Developer	$108,744
AI/ML Dev... Level AI/ML Developer	$136,331
Frontend ... Level AI/ML Developer	$163,190

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How Do AI/ML 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 AI/ML Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $148,507.
California: $147,943.
Massachusetts: $145,972.

District of Columbia $148,507 California $147,943 Massachusetts $145,972 Washington $145,435 New Jersey $145,381 Alaska $145,194 Connecticut $143,343 New York $142,591

Hawaii $140,191 Rhode Island $139,064 Maryland $138,299 Minnesota $137,253 Colorado $136,851 Illinois $136,717 Oregon $136,207 Delaware $135,831

New Hampshire $135,595 Virginia $135,067 Pennsylvania $133,524 Nevada $132,746 North Dakota $132,492 Michigan $132,089 Wisconsin $131,942 Vermont $131,647

Texas $130,828 Maine $130,775 Arizona $130,694 Ohio $130,600 Georgia $129,366 Indiana $128,749 Wyoming $128,629 Utah $128,441

Iowa $128,360 Kansas $127,717 Louisiana $127,529 North Carolina $127,462 Missouri $127,435 Florida $126,912 Montana $126,630 Nebraska $126,362

Kentucky $126,214 South Carolina $125,678 Tennessee $125,343 Idaho $125,208 New Mexico $124,229 Oklahoma $124,015 Alabama $123,223 South Dakota $121,896

Arkansas $121,171 West Virginia $120,782 Mississippi $119,615

Top Paying Cities for AI/ML 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: $141,344
Albion: $138,997
Ashaway: $141,881

Adamsville, RI $141,344 Albion, RI $138,997 Ashaway, RI $141,881 Barrington, RI $138,997 Block Island, RI $141,143 Bradford, RI $141,787 Bristol, RI $138,863 Carolina, RI $140,633

Charlestown, RI $140,781 Chepachet, RI $138,729 Clayville, RI $138,863 Coventry, RI $138,729 West Greenwich, RI $138,635 East Greenwich, RI $138,822 Exeter, RI $141,787 Fiskeville, RI $138,997

Forestdale, RI $138,863 Foster, RI $138,635 Glendale, RI $138,635 Greene, RI $140,191 Greenville, RI $138,997 Harmony, RI $138,957 Harrisville, RI $138,729 Hope, RI $138,997

Hope Valley, RI $141,881 Hopkinton, RI $141,921 Jamestown, RI $140,499 Kenyon, RI $141,746 Little Compton, RI $141,290 Manville, RI $138,997 Mapleville, RI $138,635 Newport, RI $140,526

Middletown, RI $141,116 North Kingstown, RI $138,594 North Scituate, RI $138,957 Oakland, RI $138,769 Pascoag, RI $138,688 Pawtucket, RI $138,997 Central Falls, RI $138,997 Cumberland, RI $138,997

Lincoln, RI $138,997 Portsmouth, RI $139,963 Prudence Island, RI $138,729 Rockville, RI $141,921 Saunderstown, RI $140,580 Shannock, RI $141,706 Slatersville, RI $138,863 Slocum, RI $140,580

Tiverton, RI $141,384 Wakefield, RI $140,432 Kingston, RI $140,459 Narragansett, RI $140,486 Peace Dale, RI $140,432 Warren, RI $138,957 Warwick, RI $138,997 Westerly, RI $141,961

West Kingston, RI $140,539 West Warwick, RI $138,997 Wood River Junction, RI $141,787 Woonsocket, RI $138,863 North Smithfield, RI $138,957 Wyoming, RI $141,746 Providence, RI $138,997 Cranston, RI $138,997

North Providence, RI $138,997 East Providence, RI $138,997 Riverside, RI $138,997 Rumford, RI $138,997 Smithfield, RI $138,997 Johnston, RI $138,997

AI/ML Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AI/ML 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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$129,167

Average $139,064/year

$152,180

$10,764

Average $11,589/month

$12,682

$2,484

Average $2,674/week

$2,927

$62

Average $67/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,180	$12,682	$2,927	$73
Average	$139,064	$11,589	$2,674	$67
25th Percentile	$129,167	$10,764	$2,484	$62

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