As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Machine Learning Engineer in Texas is $107,228, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,062 weekly, or $8,936 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $90,828 to $124,605. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,644) and 75th percentile ($116,324), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,605 per year. This $17,680 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, Texas Machine Learning Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 63 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $98,644 TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $107,228 TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $116,324 TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $124,605 TX April 01, 2026
25% $98,644 10% $90,828 90% $124,605 75% $116,324 $107,228 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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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $103,304 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $103,362 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $103,618 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $111,257 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $102,862 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $114,815 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $107,955 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $104,816 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $102,862 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $108,199 Date Updated April 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

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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