Machine Learning Engineer market brief · Houston, TX
Machine Learning Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX
21 machine learning engineer openings are live in the Houston, TX area from 10 employers, led by Deloitte6, HPE, and ADCI - Karnataka. That is up 133% from 9 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $124,250–$144,200 a year (median $131,300), from the 71% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 38% of openings.
Data updated Oct 3, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 21
- Live machine learning engineer openings currently tracked in the Houston market.
Companies hiring
- 10
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 133%
- 9 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $131,300
- 71% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Houston is mid-level-heavy for machine learning engineer roles: 44% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
21
Prior window
9
Salary coverage
71%
Median experience
4.0 years
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$124,250
P50
$131,300
P75
$144,200
P90
$167,225
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation and render only after the market clears Metaintro's coverage gate.
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- Open live machine learning engineer listings in Houston
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
- Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare machine learning engineer opportunities in Houston, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 21 live roles tracked in this market.
- 10 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
A practical market plan for Machine Learning Engineer in Houston
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
21 machine learning engineer openings across 10 employers establish the current Houston opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 8 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Deloitte6 is one of the most active visible employers, with 7 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 10 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 21 matches
Representative openings
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Machine Learning Engineer jobs in Houston: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many machine learning engineer jobs are open in Houston?
Metaintro tracks 21 live machine learning engineer openings from 10 employers in the Houston, TX area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for machine learning engineer jobs changing in Houston?
Openings rose 133%, from 9 in the prior 30 days to 21 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do machine learning engineer jobs in Houston pay?
The median posted salary is $131,300 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $124,250 to $144,200. Based on the 71% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which experience level has the most machine learning engineer openings in Houston?
Mid-level roles lead with 8 openings. Experience level is known for 86% of this market's listings.
- 05
Which companies are hiring for machine learning engineer jobs in Houston?
Deloitte6, HPE, ADCI - Karnataka, and Katalyst Data Management (KDM) have the most open machine learning engineer roles here right now, out of 10 hiring employers.
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Related roles
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