As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Machine Learning Engineer in Trenton, NJ is $119,090, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,290 weekly, or $9,924 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 Trenton, NJ vary widely, spanning from $100,876 to $138,389. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($109,556) and 75th percentile ($129,192), while top earners (90th percentile) make $138,389 per year. This $19,636 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, Trenton Machine Learning Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Trenton currently ranks 132 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 $100,876 Trenton, NJ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $109,556 Trenton, NJ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $119,090 Trenton, NJ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $129,192 Trenton, NJ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $138,389 Trenton, NJ April 01, 2026
25% $109,556 10% $100,876 90% $138,389 75% $129,192 $119,090 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Trenton, NJ. The base salary for Machine Learning Engineer ranges from $109,556 to $129,192 with the average base salary of $119,090. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $119,583 to $146,698 with the average total cash compensation of $132,481.

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About Trenton, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) ....More

Trenton, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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