Data Scientists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $118,820 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $57.13
10th percentile $60,690
90th percentile $193,530
Employed locally 2,250
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,690
    25th
    $81,270
    50th (median)
    $118,820
    75th
    $140,060
    90th
    $193,530

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 162% Median Data Scientists salary is 62% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $145,030
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $119,760
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $112,310
    Florida $105,820
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $103,440
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $103,300

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$129,840
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,070
    Computer Systems Analysts$103,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92,680
    Computer Occupations, All Other$114,770
    Information Security Analysts$107,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Miami, FL is $57.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.73 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Miami, FL is 5.5% above the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Miami?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $60,690 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,270.