As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Machine Learning Engineer in Texas is $107,218, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,062 weekly, or $8,935 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Machine Learning Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Machine Learning Engineer in Texas vary widely, spanning from $90,796 to $124,627. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,622) and 75th percentile ($116,331), while top earners (90th percentile) make $124,627 per year. This $17,709 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 $90,796 TX October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $98,622 TX October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $107,218 TX October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $116,331 TX October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Machine Learning Engineer Salary $124,627 TX October 01, 2026
25% $98,622 10% $90,796 90% $124,627 75% $116,331 $107,218 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 $106,532 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $105,337 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $104,153 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $107,486 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $105,042 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $116,453 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $109,975 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $105,223 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $104,945 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $108,593 Date Updated October 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
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