As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Machine Learning Engineer in Arizona is $107,122, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,060 weekly, or $8,927 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Machine Learning Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Machine Learning Engineer in Arizona vary widely, spanning from $90,828 to $124,532. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,593) and 75th percentile ($116,235), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,532 per year. This $17,642 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, Arizona Machine Learning Engineer often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, Arizona currently ranks 27 nationwide 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 $90,828 AZ February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $98,593 AZ February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $107,122 AZ February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $116,235 AZ February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $124,532 AZ February 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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Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $113,100 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $111,596 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $110,602 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $108,566 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $113,667 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $108,566 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $113,123 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $113,100 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $109,341 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $113,944 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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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

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