Data Scientists pay range in Jacksonville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $165,370 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Jacksonville earn between $86,470 and $140,510.
- $63K10th
- $86K25th
- $123KMedian
- $141K75th
- $165K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,750 | $9,979 | $57.57 |
| Median | $122,680 | $10,223 | $58.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,470 | $7,206 | $41.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $140,510 | $11,709 | $67.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Jacksonville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Data scientists in Jacksonville earn about the same as the Florida average ($119,150) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $119,750 | $122,680 | $62,710 | $165,370 | 880 |
| Florida | $119,150 | $115,820 | $63,080 | $174,140 | 10,240 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Jacksonville
On the average salary of $119,750, a single filer in Jacksonville takes home about $93,074 a year, or $7,756 a month and $3,580 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Jacksonville a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jacksonville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.5), so the average $119,750 buys what about $120,371 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Jacksonville ($48,830). A typical home costs $352,994, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Florida cities
Jacksonville ranks 4th of 16 Florida metro areas for this job; Sarasota pays the most ($132,380).
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Jacksonville: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Jacksonville?
$57.57 an hour on average, and $58.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Jacksonville?
About $93,074 a year ($7,756 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,750. Florida has no state income tax.
Do data scientists earn more in Jacksonville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Jacksonville, FL (27260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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