Data Scientists Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $103,290 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.66
10th percentile $50,010
90th percentile $164,170
Employed locally 40
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,010
    25th
    $78,160
    50th (median)
    $103,290
    75th
    $152,680
    90th
    $164,170

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 176% Median Data Scientists salary is 76% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $118,820
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $112,310
    Florida $105,820
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $103,440

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$108,590
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,310
    Computer Systems Analysts$88,020
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$74,890
    Computer Occupations, All Other$68,950
    Computer Network Architects$95,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Ocala, FL is $49.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.31 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Ocala, FL is 8.3% below 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $50,010 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,160.