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Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Florida
- Orlando$97,690
- Crestview$93,380
- Miami$92,980
- Palm Bay$90,550
- Jacksonville$87,760
- Tampa$86,190
- Port St. Lucie$85,360
- Panama City$84,960
- Pensacola$84,600
- Fort Myers$84,500
- Gainesville$71,950
- Tallahassee$64,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | $97,690 | $103,380 | $82,090 | $77,555 | 101 |
| Crestview | $93,380 | $90,370 | $57,300 | $74,523 | 97 |
| Miami | $92,980 | $97,510 | $65,080 | $74,241 | 114 |
| Palm Bay | $90,550 | $95,220 | $61,550 | $72,532 | 100 |
| Jacksonville | $87,760 | $83,780 | $54,080 | $70,569 | 99 |
| Tampa | $86,190 | $79,780 | $51,170 | $69,465 | 101 |
| Port St. Lucie | $85,360 | $66,860 | $52,000 | $68,881 | 100 |
| Panama City | $84,960 | $93,040 | $67,200 | $68,599 | 97 |
| Pensacola | $84,600 | $91,560 | $52,000 | $68,346 | 98 |
| Fort Myers | $84,500 | $77,720 | $64,150 | $68,276 | 102 |
| Gainesville | $71,950 | $63,130 | $47,200 | $59,447 | 97 |
| Tallahassee | $64,340 | $56,660 | $49,770 | $53,877 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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