AI/ML Engineers design, build, and deploy machine learning models and artificial intelligence systems. They work across industries including healthcare, finance, tech, and autonomous vehicles. One of the fastest-growing and highest-paying careers in tech.
Pay
$115,000
Lower reported wage
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$194,410
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.
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Same SOC as Data Scientist, Artificial Intelligence Engineer and Machine Learning Engineer: 15-2051.
Annual median review, October 27, 2026: The stored BLS occupation includes a broader population than this specialty, title, or credential. No separate annual median for this role has been verified in the reviewed source, so the broader occupation median is not presented as its own. Sources: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_stru.htm . Existing employment and projection figures were not refreshed.
SOC 15-2051BLS EP 2025-35Verified 2026-04-28View on BLS
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