How much does a ML Engineer make in Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a ML Engineer in Tuscaloosa, AL is $123,218. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $96,846 to a high of $151,740, with most professionals earning between $109,414 and $138,148.

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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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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 Tuscaloosa, AL. The base salary for ML Engineer ranges from $109,414 to $138,148 with the average base salary of $123,218. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,413 to $144,557 with the average total cash compensation of $127,804.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $123,218 $109,414 - $138,148
Bonus $4,586 $3,999 - $6,410
Total Pay $127,804 $113,413 - $144,557
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Birmingham, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,208 - $139,150 COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Columbus, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,559 - $125,704 COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,720 - $132,221 COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,506 - $130,688 COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,992 - $136,352 COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Tupelo, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,508 - $124,377 COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE ML Researcher LOCATION Tuscaloosa, AL MINIMUM SALARY $122,906 MAXIMUM SALARY $144,760
JOB TITLE AI/ML Scientist LOCATION Tuscaloosa, AL MINIMUM SALARY $123,454 MAXIMUM SALARY $153,917
JOB TITLE ML Data Linguist LOCATION Tuscaloosa, AL MINIMUM SALARY $111,978 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,675
JOB TITLE AI/ML Developer LOCATION Tuscaloosa, AL MINIMUM SALARY $132,382 MAXIMUM SALARY $151,218
JOB TITLE AI/ML Specialist LOCATION Tuscaloosa, AL MINIMUM SALARY $121,210 MAXIMUM SALARY $149,842
JOB TITLE AI/ML Annotation Analyst LOCATION Tuscaloosa, AL MINIMUM SALARY $127,213 MAXIMUM SALARY $157,785
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About Tuscaloosa, Alabama    Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). L....More

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