Data Scientists pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for data scientists is $55.69 an hour ($115,820 a year). About 10,240 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). Florida ranks 16th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.33 | $63,080 |
| 25% of workers | $40.42 | $84,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $55.69 | $115,820 |
| 75% of workers | $67.41 | $140,210 |
| 90% of workers | $83.72 | $174,140 |
Data Scientists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $146,980 | 210 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $127,450 | 3,040 |
| Jacksonville | $122,680 | 880 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $119,340 | 190 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $115,140 | 50 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $109,990 | 1,730 |
| Gainesville | $109,800 | 70 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $106,590 | 1,440 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $105,400 | 280 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $101,490 | 130 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $100,950 | 90 |
| Port St. Lucie | $95,190 | 40 |
| Tallahassee | $94,620 | 160 |
| Ocala | $93,760 | 40 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $87,750 | 50 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $83,340 | 160 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $77,600 |
| Actuaries | $132,110 |
| Statisticians | $108,040 |
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