ML Researcher Salary in Salem, Oregon

How much does a ML Researcher make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a ML Researcher in Salem, OR is $142,580. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $132,345 to $155,864, with most professionals earning between $123,026 and $167,957.

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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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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 Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

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132345

155864

142580

Average Total Cash Compensation

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138501

168689

152151

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 Salem, OR. The base salary for ML Researcher ranges from $132,345 to $155,864 with the average base salary of $142,580. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $138,501 to $168,689 with the average total cash compensation of $152,151.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$142,580	$132,345 - $155,864
Bonus	$9,571	$6,156 - $12,825
Total Pay	$152,151	$138,501 - $168,689

* 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 Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,502 - $153,694	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,345 - $161,752	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,450 - $153,632	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,871 - $162,372	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,871 - $162,372	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,700 - $162,171	COMPARE TO Salem, OR

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About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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