As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Machine Learning Engineer in Sioux City, IA is $98,807, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,900 weekly, or $8,234 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 Sioux City, IA vary widely, spanning from $83,696 to $114,820. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($90,897) and 75th percentile ($107,189), while top earners (90th percentile) make $114,820 per year. This $16,292 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, Sioux City Machine Learning Engineer often earn 6.1% lower than national averages. However, Sioux City currently ranks 737 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 $83,696 Sioux City, IA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $90,897 Sioux City, IA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $98,807 Sioux City, IA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $107,189 Sioux City, IA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $114,820 Sioux City, IA 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 Sioux City, IA. The base salary for Machine Learning Engineer ranges from $90,897 to $107,189 with the average base salary of $98,807. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,216 to $121,713 with the average total cash compensation of $109,917.

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About Sioux City, Iowa    Sioux City (/suː/) is a city in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 82,684 in the 20....More

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