Data Scientists pay range in Lakeland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $155,650 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Lakeland earn between $90,540 and $124,630.
- $68K10th
- $91K25th
- $119KMedian
- $125K75th
- $156K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $111,530 | $9,294 | $53.62 |
| Median | $119,340 | $9,945 | $57.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $90,540 | $7,545 | $43.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,630 | $10,386 | $59.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Lakeland vs. Florida and the U.S.
Data scientists in Lakeland earn 6% less than the Florida average ($119,150) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | $111,530 | $119,340 | $67,990 | $155,650 | 190 |
| 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 Lakeland
On the average salary of $111,530, a single filer in Lakeland takes home about $87,291 a year, or $7,274 a month and $3,357 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 Lakeland a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lakeland area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.1), so the average $111,530 buys what about $114,812 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lakeland ($46,140). A typical home costs $298,816, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Florida cities
Lakeland ranks 10th of 16 Florida metro areas for this job; Sarasota pays the most ($132,380).
- Sarasota$132,380
- Naples$132,100
- Miami$123,250
- Jacksonville$119,750
- Gainesville$119,290
- Tampa$116,600
- Orlando$114,870
- Palm Bay$114,020
- Ocala$113,420
- Lakeland$111,530
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 Lakeland: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Lakeland?
$53.62 an hour on average, and $57.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Lakeland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $90,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Lakeland?
About $87,291 a year ($7,274 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $111,530. Florida has no state income tax.
Do data scientists earn more in Lakeland than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL (29460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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