Data Scientists pay range in Ocala
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $198,230 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Ocala earn between $76,560 and $136,540.
- $67K10th
- $77K25th
- $94KMedian
- $137K75th
- $198K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,420 | $9,452 | $54.53 |
| Median | $93,760 | $7,813 | $45.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,560 | $6,380 | $36.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,540 | $11,378 | $65.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Ocala vs. Florida and the U.S.
Data scientists in Ocala earn 5% less than the Florida average ($119,150) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala | $113,420 | $93,760 | $67,040 | $198,230 | 40 |
| 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 Ocala
On the average salary of $113,420, a single filer in Ocala takes home about $88,621 a year, or $7,385 a month and $3,408 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 Ocala a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Ocala area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.2), so the average $113,420 buys what about $119,096 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Ocala ($43,990). A typical home costs $273,318, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Florida cities
Ocala ranks 9th 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 Ocala: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Ocala?
$54.53 an hour on average, and $45.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Ocala?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Ocala?
About $88,621 a year ($7,385 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,420. Florida has no state income tax.
Do data scientists earn more in Ocala than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Ocala, FL (36100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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 0.22, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.22).
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