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

A Machine Learning Scientist's salary grows with experience: starting around $117,827 for beginners, reaching about $119,457 at mid-level, and approach $125,970 for experts.

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

Machine Learning Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Learning Scientist roles are District of Columbia $131,793, California $131,293, Massachusetts $129,544. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Machine Learning Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Machine Learning Researcher: $131,499; Machine Learning Research Scientist: $129,867; Head Of Machine Learning: $127,702; Director Of Machine Learning: $126,997; Machine Learning Analyst: $125,019.

Machine Learning Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Machine Learning Scientist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Learning Scientist in Delaware is $120,545 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,038
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,719 to $129,178
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,593

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Machine Learning Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,178	$10,765	$2,484	$62
Average	$120,545	$10,045	$2,318	$58
25th Percentile	$112,719	$9,393	$2,168	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Learning Scientist Salaries

A Machine Learning Scientist'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 Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machine Learning Scientist'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): $117,827
Early Career (1-2 years): $118,371
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,457
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,762
Expert (over 8 years): $125,970

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Machine Learning Scientist	$117,827
Intermediate Level Machine Learning Scientist	$118,371
Senior Level Machine Learning Scientist	$119,457
Specialist Level Machine Learning Scientist	$122,762
Expert Level Machine Learning Scientist	$125,970

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

District of Columbia: $131,793.
California: $131,293.
Massachusetts: $129,544.

District of Columbia $131,793 California $131,293 Massachusetts $129,544 Washington $129,067 New Jersey $129,020 Alaska $128,853 Connecticut $127,211 New York $126,544

Hawaii $124,413 Rhode Island $123,413 Maryland $122,735 Minnesota $121,806 Colorado $121,449 Illinois $121,330 Oregon $120,878 Delaware $120,545

New Hampshire $120,335 Virginia $119,866 Pennsylvania $118,497 Nevada $117,807 North Dakota $117,581 Michigan $117,224 Wisconsin $117,093 Vermont $116,831

Texas $116,105 Maine $116,057 Arizona $115,986 Ohio $115,902 Georgia $114,807 Indiana $114,260 Wyoming $114,153 Utah $113,986

Iowa $113,915 Kansas $113,343 Louisiana $113,177 North Carolina $113,117 Missouri $113,093 Florida $112,629 Montana $112,379 Nebraska $112,141

Kentucky $112,010 South Carolina $111,534 Tennessee $111,236 Idaho $111,117 New Mexico $110,248 Oklahoma $110,058 Alabama $109,356 South Dakota $108,177

Arkansas $107,534 West Virginia $107,189 Mississippi $106,154

Top Paying Cities for Machine Learning Scientists

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:

Lincoln: $124,758
Little Creek: $123,604
Magnolia: $124,116

Lincoln, DE $124,758 Little Creek, DE $123,604 Magnolia, DE $124,116 Milford, DE $124,758 Marydel, DE $123,140 Millsboro, DE $124,758 Millville, DE $125,592 Milton, DE $124,758

Nassau, DE $124,758 Ocean View, DE $125,592 Rehoboth Beach, DE $125,592 Seaford, DE $123,449 Selbyville, DE $125,592 Smyrna, DE $122,997 Viola, DE $124,116 Woodside, DE $123,759

Bear, DE $122,092 Newark, DE $122,140 Claymont, DE $122,235 Delaware City, DE $122,140 Hockessin, DE $122,235 Kirkwood, DE $122,140 Middletown, DE $122,747 Montchanin, DE $122,235

New Castle, DE $122,235 Odessa, DE $122,913 Port Penn, DE $121,806 Rockland, DE $122,235 Saint Georges, DE $122,140 Townsend, DE $122,735 Winterthur, DE $122,235 Lewes, DE $124,758

Wilmington, DE $122,235 Dover, DE $123,544 Dover Afb, DE $123,830 Bethany Beach, DE $125,592 Bethel, DE $123,449 Bridgeville, DE $124,758 Camden Wyoming, DE $123,675 Cheswold, DE $123,259

Clayton, DE $122,949 Dagsboro, DE $125,592 Delmar, DE $123,449 Ellendale, DE $124,758 Felton, DE $124,758 Fenwick Island, DE $125,592 Frankford, DE $125,592 Frederica, DE $124,758

Georgetown, DE $124,758 Greenwood, DE $124,758 Harbeson, DE $124,758 Harrington, DE $124,758 Hartly, DE $122,890 Houston, DE $124,758 Kenton, DE $122,949 Laurel, DE $123,449

Yorklyn, DE $122,235

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

Understanding how a Machine Learning Scientist'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

$112,719

Average $120,545/year

$129,178

$9,393

Average $10,045/month

$10,765

$2,168

Average $2,318/week

$2,484

$54

Average $58/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,178	$10,765	$2,484	$62
Average	$120,545	$10,045	$2,318	$58
25th Percentile	$112,719	$9,393	$2,168	$54

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