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Machine Learning Engineer Salary in Arizona

The median machine learning engineer salary in Arizona is $131,670 per year, which is 1% below the national median of $133,000.

Median Salary
$131,670
vs National
$-1,330
State Rank
#20 of 50
Cost of Living
97%

Machine Learning Engineer Salary in Arizona by Experience

In Arizona, an entry-level machine learning engineer earns around $87,120, while experienced professionals earn up to $190,080 per year. The cost of living index in Arizona is 97% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$87,120
$-880 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$133,650
$-1,350 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$190,080
$-1,920 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Arizona

Percentile AZ Salary
10th Percentile $81,180
25th Percentile $106,920
Median (50th) $131,670
75th Percentile $166,320
90th Percentile $202,950

Major Cities for Machine Learning Engineers in Arizona

The largest employment areas for machine learning engineers in Arizona include Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and Scottsdale. Salaries in major metro areas may be higher due to increased demand and cost of living.

Phoenix, AZ
Metro area for machine learning engineer employment
Tucson, AZ
Metro area for machine learning engineer employment
Mesa, AZ
Metro area for machine learning engineer employment
Scottsdale, AZ
Metro area for machine learning engineer employment
Chandler, AZ
Metro area for machine learning engineer employment

How to Become a Machine Learning Engineer in Arizona

Education

Most machine learning engineer positions require a master's degree. Arizona has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonTensorFlow/PyTorchMLOpsStatisticsDeep LearningData Engineering

Job Outlook in Arizona

Nationally, machine learning engineer employment is projected to grow 40% over the next decade (much faster than average). Arizona's demand may vary based on local industry trends.