AI / ML Engineer
Job Demand
growth projected
Work from Home
of roles are remote
Getting In
Worth the effort
Dedication pays off
Your Timeline
6-12 months
to land your first role
National salary distribution
Annual salary percentiles for AI / ML Engineer roles across the US
Median Salary
$180,000
Top 10% Earn
$250K
Job Growth
+32%
US Employment
45K
Salary by location
Where ai / ml engineers earn the most
Certifications that boost this salary
How specific certifications impact earning potential for ai / ml engineers
AWS AI Practitioner
Holders earn 18% more on average
Without
$165,000
With cert
$195,000
Google ML Engineer
Holders earn 25% more on average
Without
$165,000
With cert
$206,000
Key skills
Education
Master's or PhD in CS, ML, or related field preferred; Bachelor's with strong portfolio accepted
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, supplemented with Levels.fyi and Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025.