Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Florida | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $115,820 | $120,395 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $55.68 | $57.88 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $112,012.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $113,421 | $89,250 | $173,250 | 123 |
| Jacksonville | $99,378 | $78,200 | $151,800 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Florida is $115,820, or about $55.68 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Florida is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Florida typically earn from $89,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 10,240 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $115,820, Florida offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.