Computer Vision Applications Engineer Salary.
Across 83 U.S. cities.
$145,000
national median salary
$110,000 to $185,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$208,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$151,000
San Jose, CA
Lowest Paying
$116,000
Tulsa, OK
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average Computer Vision Applications Engineer salary in the United States is $145,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $110,000 at the 25th percentile to $185,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $208,000, while San Jose offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation reflects practical expertise in deploying computer vision from research to production.
Computer Vision Applications Engineer salary by city
Skills that increase Computer Vision Applications Engineer pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Computer Vision Applications Engineers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $20,300 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Compensation reflects practical expertise in deploying computer vision from research to production. Engineers who can optimize models for edge deployment, build real-time processing pipelines, and integrate CV into domain-specific workflows earn premiums. Experience with specific applications (industrial inspection, medical imaging, retail analytics) adds domain-specific value.
Junior CV application engineers start at $95,000 to $115,000. Mid-level engineers building production CV systems reach $135,000 to $165,000. Senior engineers designing multi-camera analytics platforms earn $170,000 to $210,000. Directors of computer vision at applied AI companies can reach $230,000 to $280,000.
Equity at CV startups adds $20,000 to $70,000 annually. Bonuses of 10% to 15% are standard. Hardware allowances for high-performance workstations with GPUs are common. Conference travel and publication incentives support career development.