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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Machine Learning Expert?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Machine Learning Expert roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Machine Learning Expert's salary?

A Machine Learning Expert's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,769 for beginners, reaching about $80,127 at mid-level, and approach $83,000 for experts.

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

Machine Learning Expert salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Learning Expert roles are District of Columbia $83,921, California $83,602, Massachusetts $82,488. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Machine Learning Expert level roles vary by specialization: Machine Learning Developer: $159,159; Machine Learning Researcher: $131,474; Head Of Machine Learning: $127,707; Director Of Machine Learning: $127,039; Machine Learning Architect: $125,068.

Machine Learning Expert Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Machine Learning Expert make in Hawaii?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Learning Expert in Hawaii is $79,221 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,649
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,072 to $85,203
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,474

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Machine Learning Expert Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,203	$7,100	$1,639	$41
Average	$79,221	$6,602	$1,523	$38
25th Percentile	$73,072	$6,089	$1,405	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Learning Expert Salaries

A Machine Learning Expert'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 Expert Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machine Learning Expert'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): $77,769
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,940
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,127
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,809
Expert (over 8 years): $83,000

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Machine Learning Expert	$77,769
Intermediate Level Machine Learning Expert	$77,940
Senior Level Machine Learning Expert	$80,127
Specialist Level Machine Learning Expert	$82,809
Expert Level Machine Learning Expert	$83,000

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

District of Columbia: $83,921.
California: $83,602.
Massachusetts: $82,488.

District of Columbia $83,921 California $83,602 Massachusetts $82,488 Washington $82,185 New Jersey $82,155 Alaska $82,049 Connecticut $81,003 New York $80,578

Hawaii $79,221 Rhode Island $78,585 Maryland $78,153 Minnesota $77,561 Colorado $77,334 Illinois $77,258 Oregon $76,970 Delaware $76,758

New Hampshire $76,625 Virginia $76,326 Pennsylvania $75,454 Nevada $75,015 North Dakota $74,871 Michigan $74,643 Wisconsin $74,560 Vermont $74,393

Texas $73,931 Maine $73,901 Arizona $73,855 Ohio $73,802 Georgia $73,105 Indiana $72,756 Wyoming $72,688 Utah $72,582

Iowa $72,536 Kansas $72,172 Louisiana $72,066 North Carolina $72,028 Missouri $72,013 Florida $71,718 Montana $71,558 Nebraska $71,407

Kentucky $71,323 South Carolina $71,020 Tennessee $70,831 Idaho $70,755 New Mexico $70,202 Oklahoma $70,080 Alabama $69,633 South Dakota $68,883

Arkansas $68,474 West Virginia $68,254 Mississippi $67,594

Top Paying Cities for Machine Learning Experts

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:

Aiea: $78,792
Anahola: $77,759
Captain Cook: $77,681

Aiea, HI $78,792 Anahola, HI $77,759 Captain Cook, HI $77,681 Eleele, HI $77,917 Ewa Beach, HI $78,723 Kapolei, HI $78,660 Haiku, HI $77,817 Hakalau, HI $77,643

Haleiwa, HI $78,508 Hana, HI $77,631 Hanalei, HI $77,658 Hanamaulu, HI $77,815 Hanapepe, HI $77,913 Hauula, HI $78,628 Hawaii National Park, HI $77,733 Hawi, HI $77,862

Hilo, HI $77,808 Princeville, HI $77,799 Holualoa, HI $77,712 Honaunau, HI $77,578 Honokaa, HI $77,678 Honomu, HI $77,800 Hoolehua, HI $77,578 Kaaawa, HI $78,654

Kahuku, HI $78,485 Kahului, HI $77,996 Kailua, HI $78,767 Ocean View, HI $77,777 Waikoloa, HI $77,769 Keauhou, HI $77,712 Kailua Kona, HI $77,806 Kalaheo, HI $77,824

Kalaupapa, HI $77,507 Kamuela, HI $77,718 Kaneohe, HI $78,751 Kapaa, HI $77,909 Kaumakani, HI $77,950 Kaunakakai, HI $77,671 Keaau, HI $77,861 Kealakekua, HI $77,820

Kealia, HI $77,846 Kekaha, HI $77,768 Kihei, HI $77,917 Kilauea, HI $77,801 Kapaau, HI $77,742 Koloa, HI $77,835 Kualapuu, HI $77,648 Kunia, HI $78,635

Kurtistown, HI $77,821 Lahaina, HI $77,837 Laie, HI $78,554 Lanai City, HI $77,648 Laupahoehoe, HI $77,843 Lawai, HI $77,950 Lihue, HI $77,815 Makawao, HI $77,877

Makaweli, HI $77,643 Maunaloa, HI $77,461 Mountain View, HI $77,780 Naalehu, HI $77,624 Ninole, HI $77,571 Ookala, HI $77,596 Paauilo, HI $77,691 Pahala, HI $77,645

Pahoa, HI $77,748 Paia, HI $77,840 Papaaloa, HI $77,854 Papaikou, HI $77,693 Pearl City, HI $78,736 Pepeekeo, HI $77,843 Puunene, HI $77,996 Volcano, HI $77,733

Wahiawa, HI $78,601 Pukalani, HI $77,877 Mililani, HI $78,695 Kula, HI $77,716 Waialua, HI $78,466 Waianae, HI $78,538 Wailuku, HI $77,875 Waimanalo, HI $78,752

Waimea, HI $77,943 Waipahu, HI $78,701 Honolulu, HI $78,820 J B P H H, HI $78,806 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $78,643 Schofield Barracks, HI $78,620 Fort Shafter, HI $78,820 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $78,820

Camp H M Smith, HI $78,802 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $78,726 Wake Island, HI $78,820

Machine Learning Expert Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Machine Learning Expert roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Machine Learning Expert positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Machine Learning Expert as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Machine Learning Expert

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$87,143	$42.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Machine Learning Expert'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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$73,072

Average $79,221/year

$85,203

$6,089

Average $6,602/month

$7,100

$1,405

Average $1,523/week

$1,639

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,203	$7,100	$1,639	$41
Average	$79,221	$6,602	$1,523	$38
25th Percentile	$73,072	$6,089	$1,405	$35

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