What the numbers say
Florida's median Data Scientist wage was $105,820 in 2024, about 8.5% below the US median of $115,636. That gap is real but not dramatic. The state's cost-of-living index sits at 100.4, essentially at the national baseline, so the nominal shortfall is close to the actual purchasing-power gap. A dollar earned here buys roughly what it does in an average US city.
The spread between earners is wide. Someone at the 10th percentile earned $59,440 last year. Someone at the 90th earned $193,530. Top earners in Florida make about 3.3 times what those just entering the field take home. That range reflects how much seniority, specialization, and the type of employer matter in this occupation. A data scientist at a fintech firm in Miami sits in a different pay band than one supporting operations at a regional hospital.
The mean wage of $117,670 runs above the median. A relatively small group of high-earning senior practitioners pulls that average up. For most of the 9,480 Data Scientists working in Florida, the median is the more representative figure.
BLS projects Data Scientist employment to grow 33.5% between 2024 and 2034, a pace it classifies as much faster than average. That projection applies nationally, but Florida's existing base of 9,480 is large enough that even proportional growth adds meaningful volume to the local job market.
Salary distribution
Where Florida data scientists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $79,650 and $135,530, with a median of $105,820.
Data Scientists in Florida: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 938 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $99,632. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 174 | $67,475 |
| Level II — qualified | 372 | $90,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 144 | $120,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 140 | $145,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Data Scientists in Florida. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citibank, N.A. | Data Science Senior Analyst | 33 | $136,000 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Senior Solution Specialist | 16 | $127,330 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Data Scientist Associate Sr | 13 | $136,600 |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | Data Scientist III | 12 | $87,384 |
| Amgen Inc. | Data Analytics Sr Mgr | 10 | $125,972 |
| Chewy, Inc. | Senior Supply Chain Program Manager | 10 | $131,357 |
| FIS Management Services, LLC | Data Scientist Senior | 10 | $121,846 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | Manager, Data Science | 9 | $100,000 |
| LTIMindtree Limited | Data Scientist | 8 | $112,000 |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | Sr. Analyst, BI & Analytics | 8 | $94,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- SR. DATA ENGINEER at ARTIFINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC$69,285TAMPADecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503514
- DATA ANALYST at ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STAFFING LLC$68,474CORAL GABLESDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503198
- Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst at Citibank, N.A.$141,107TampaDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25353-496329
- DATA SCIENTIST at ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LLC$68,474MIAMIDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-494895
- DATA ENGINEER at AGILEITSERVICE LLC.$117,166TAMPADecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-495448
- Business Intelligence and Process Analyst II at FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY$87,500Boca RatonDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-494471
- Data Analyst at Agile Technologies Inc$70,699TallahasseeDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-492053
- Analyst Sr. Customer Care Analytics at ADT LLC$93,808Boca RatonDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-490725
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Data Scientists pay by experience level in Florida
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Data Scientists specialties in Florida
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 510 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Scientist at a median of $98,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | LTIMindtree Limited | 133 | $98,000 |
| Data Analyst | Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC | 88 | $81,715 |
| Data Engineer | Antra, Inc. | 82 | $101,800 |
| Business Analyst | Ebyte Technologies Inc | 65 | $86,500 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | American Software Resources, Inc. | 39 | $83,000 |
| Senior Manager | Tredence Inc. | 32 | $133,903 |
| Senior Analyst, Enterprise Data Services | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 23 | $100,000 |
| Business Intelligence Developer | Chen Tech, LLC | 10 | $103,012 |
| Business Systems Analyst | Advanced Knowledge Tech LLC | 10 | $91,404 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | Banjo Health, Inc. | 10 | $140,000 |
| Data Management Analyst | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | 9 | $80,114 |
| Data Science Senior Analyst | Citibank, N.A. | 9 | $108,119 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Data Scientists in Florida, by industry
Median offered wage across 927 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $92,750.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | FIS Management Services, LLC | 364 | $92,750 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 169 | $103,456 |
| Finance and insurance | Citibank, N.A. | 136 | $120,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Chewy, Inc. | 66 | $113,050 |
| Healthcare | Chen Tech, LLC | 52 | $98,395 |
| Manufacturing | Ashley Global Retail, LLC | 46 | $97,941 |
| Education | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | 38 | $86,292 |
| Transportation and logistics | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 26 | $85,238 |
| Real estate | The Hertz Corporation | 12 | $98,150 |
| Energy and utilities | Florida Power & Light Company | 8 | $107,500 |
| Government and public sector | DISNEY WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC. | 5 | $117,166 |
| Nonprofit and civic | LSCU Service Corporation, Inc. | 3 | $85,238 |
| Media and entertainment | Ultimate Fitness Group d/b/a Orangetheory Fitness | 2 | $137,538 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Florida over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
Common tasks (O*NET)
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+33.5%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for data scientists in major Florida metropolitan areas.
- Miami$118,820
- Tampa$112,310
- Jacksonville$102,680
- Orlando$101,680
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Data Scientists in Florida?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Data Scientists in Florida is $105,820.
- How does Florida compare to the national median for Data Scientists?
- The Florida median is -8.5% versus the BLS national figure of $115,636.
- What is the salary range for Data Scientists in Florida?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,440 and the 90th-percentile at $193,530, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Data Scientists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 33.5% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Data Scientists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.