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Machine Learning Engineer Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median machine learning engineer salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $119,700 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 6.3% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median

$119,700

vs State Avg

$-7,980

vs National

$-13,300

Cost of Living

86%

Machine Learning Engineer Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level machine learning engineer earns around $79,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $172,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$79,200

$-8,800 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$121,500

$-13,500 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$172,800

$-19,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile	Winston-Salem	NC State	National
10th Percentile	$73,800	$78,720	$82,000
25th Percentile	$97,200	$103,680	$108,000
Median (50th)	$119,700	$127,680	$133,000
75th Percentile	$151,200	$161,280	$168,000
90th Percentile	$184,500	$196,800	$205,000

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How to Become a Machine Learning Engineer in Winston-Salem

Education

Most machine learning engineer positions require a master's degree. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonTensorFlow/PyTorchMLOpsStatisticsDeep LearningData Engineering

Job Outlook

Nationally, machine learning engineer employment is projected to grow 40% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.