As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Machine Learning Engineer in Portland, OR is $115,187, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,215 weekly, or $9,599 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 Portland, OR vary widely, spanning from $97,570 to $133,854. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($105,966) and 75th percentile ($124,958), while top earners (90th percentile) make $133,854 per year. This $18,992 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, Portland Machine Learning Engineer often earn 3.2% higher than national averages. However, Portland currently ranks 223 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 $97,570 Portland, OR April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $105,966 Portland, OR April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $115,187 Portland, OR April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $124,958 Portland, OR April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $133,854 Portland, OR April 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 Portland, OR. The base salary for Machine Learning Engineer ranges from $105,966 to $124,958 with the average base salary of $115,187. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,664 to $141,891 with the average total cash compensation of $128,139.

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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

Portland, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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