ML Researcher Salary in Cleveland, Ohio

How much does a ML Researcher make in Cleveland, OH?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a ML Researcher in Cleveland, OH is $138,770. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $128,809 to $151,712, with most professionals earning between $119,740 and $163,495.

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What is a ML Researcher?

As an ML (Machine Learning) Researcher, your primary responsibility is to conduct research and develop new algorithms and models to improve machine learning systems. You will be responsible for staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field, designing and implementing experiments, and analyzing and interpreting data to make recommendations for improvements. Additionally, you will collaborate with a team of engineers and data scientists to integrate your research findings into practical applications and products. Strong programming skills, a deep understanding of statistical and mathematical concepts, and a passion for innovation are essential for success in this role.

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What does a ML Researcher do?

Common responsibilities of a ML Researcher

Work on interdisciplinary projects that involve machine learning, such as computer vision, natural language processing, or reinforcement learning.

September 23, 2023

Evaluate and compare the performance of different machine learning algorithms and models.

September 29, 2023

Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in machine learning and related fields.

October 11, 2023

Contribute to open-source machine learning projects and communities.

October 28, 2023

Write research papers and present findings at conferences and workshops.

November 05, 2023

Collaborate with other researchers and engineers to integrate machine learning solutions into products or systems.

November 10, 2023

Design and implement machine learning models to solve specific problems or tasks.

November 19, 2023

Collect and preprocess data for training and testing machine learning models.

November 19, 2023

Conduct research to develop new machine learning algorithms and techniques.

November 21, 2023

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior researchers or engineers.

November 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for ML Researcher in Cleveland, OH

Average Base Salary

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128809

151712

138770

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

134795

164195

148087

What is the average salary for ML Researcher in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of ML Researcher in Cleveland, OH. The base salary for ML Researcher ranges from $128,809 to $151,712 with the average base salary of $138,770. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,795 to $164,195 with the average total cash compensation of $148,087.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$138,770	$128,809 - $151,712
Bonus	$9,317	$5,986 - $12,483
Total Pay	$148,087	$134,795 - $164,195

* 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 Researcher Salary Near Cleveland, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,379 - $152,384	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,484 - $152,507	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Elyria, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,513 - $149,008	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lorain, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,114 - $150,893	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,936 - $148,328	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Akron, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,936 - $148,328	COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH

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About Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a population of 385,525, making it the 51st-largest city in the United States, and the second-largest city in Ohio. Greater Cleveland is ranked as the 32nd-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., with 2,055,612 people in 2016. The city anchors the Cleveland–Akron–Canton Combined Statistical Area, which had a population of 3,515,646 in 2010 and is ranked 15th in the United States. The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles ...

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