How Much Does a Machine Learning Engineer Make in Richmond, VA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Machine Learning Engineer Salary in Richmond, VA

As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Machine Learning Engineer in Richmond, VA is $106,990, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,058 weekly, or $8,916 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 Richmond, VA vary widely, spanning from $90,716 to $124,378. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,471) and 75th percentile ($116,092), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,378 per year. This $17,621 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, Richmond Machine Learning Engineer often earn 3.4% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $90,716 Richmond, VA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $98,471 Richmond, VA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $106,990 Richmond, VA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $116,092 Richmond, VA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $124,378 Richmond, VA 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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    4 - 7 years experience
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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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Machine Learning Engineer ranges from $98,471 to $116,092 with the average base salary of $106,990. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,875 to $131,108 with the average total cash compensation of $118,402.

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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

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