ML Engineer Salary in Roanoke, VA

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How much does a ML Engineer make in Roanoke, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a ML Engineer in Roanoke, VA is $121,203. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $95,246 to a high of $149,238, with most professionals earning between $107,616 and $135,877.

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What is a ML Engineer?

An ML Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business problems. They work closely with data scientists and software engineers to gather and analyze data, build and train machine learning models, and deploy them into production systems. ML Engineers also optimize and fine-tune models for performance and scalability, and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence to continuously improve and innovate their solutions. They may also be involved in creating data pipelines, developing data infrastructure, and integrating machine learning models into existing software applications. Strong programming skills, knowledge of machine learning frameworks and libraries, and a deep understanding of data structures and algorithms are essential for this role.

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Average Salary Range for ML Engineer in Roanoke, VA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for ML Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of ML Engineer in Roanoke, VA. The base salary for ML Engineer ranges from $107,616 to $135,877 with the average base salary of $121,203. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,548 to $142,178 with the average total cash compensation of $125,708.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $121,203 $107,616 - $135,877
Bonus $4,505 $3,932 - $6,300
Total Pay $125,708 $111,548 - $142,178
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

ML Engineer Salary Near Roanoke, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,710 - $133,471 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,272 - $131,656 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,820 - $137,398 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,872 - $138,726 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,797 - $137,368 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,329 - $136,778 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

Roanoke, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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