As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Machine Learning Engineer in Appleton, WI is $106,350, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,045 weekly, or $8,863 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Machine Learning Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Machine Learning Engineer in Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $90,061 to $123,618. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($97,824) and 75th percentile ($115,388), while top earners (90th percentile) make $123,618 per year. This $17,564 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Appleton Machine Learning Engineer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 477 statewide for Machine Learning Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Machine Learning Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $90,061 Appleton, WI October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $97,824 Appleton, WI October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $106,350 Appleton, WI October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $115,388 Appleton, WI October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $123,618 Appleton, WI October 01, 2026
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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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    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Machine Learning Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Machine Learning Engineer in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Machine Learning Engineer ranges from $97,824 to $115,388 with the average base salary of $106,350. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,447 to $133,037 with the average total cash compensation of $120,144.

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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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