ML Researcher Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

How much does a ML Researcher make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a ML Researcher in Des Moines, IA is $137,074. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $127,235 to $149,858, with most professionals earning between $118,277 and $161,497.

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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 Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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127235

149858

137074

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

133148

162188

146277

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 Des Moines, IA. The base salary for ML Researcher ranges from $127,235 to $149,858 with the average base salary of $137,074. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $133,148 to $162,188 with the average total cash compensation of $146,277.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$137,074	$127,235 - $149,858
Bonus	$9,203	$5,913 - $12,331
Total Pay	$146,277	$133,148 - $162,188

* 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 Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,673 - $149,197	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,673 - $149,197	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,493 - $147,806	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,259 - $139,286	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,273 - $140,480	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,503 - $147,819	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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