Data Scientists Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $91,980 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.22
10th percentile $61,710
90th percentile $165,080
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,710
    25th
    $73,750
    50th (median)
    $91,980
    75th
    $151,100
    90th
    $165,080

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 136% Median Data Scientists salary is 36% 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 Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$117,270
    Computer Systems Analysts$93,950
    Computer User Support Specialists$54,150
    Computer Occupations, All Other$102,900
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$76,120
    Computer and Information Research Scientists$106,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Panama City?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Panama City, FL is $44.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.63 or more per hour.

    Is Panama City above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Panama City, FL is 18.3% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $61,710 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,750.