Data Scientists pay range in Pensacola
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $155,010 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Pensacola earn between $79,390 and $131,230.
- $62K10th
- $79K25th
- $101KMedian
- $131K75th
- $155K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $108,700 | $9,058 | $52.26 |
| Median | $101,490 | $8,458 | $48.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,390 | $6,616 | $38.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,230 | $10,936 | $63.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Pensacola vs. Florida and the U.S.
Data scientists in Pensacola earn 9% less than the Florida average ($119,150) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola | $108,700 | $101,490 | $62,490 | $155,010 | 130 |
| 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 Pensacola
On the average salary of $108,700, a single filer in Pensacola takes home about $85,300 a year, or $7,108 a month and $3,281 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 Pensacola a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pensacola area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.7), so the average $108,700 buys what about $111,240 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Pensacola ($46,240). A typical home costs $310,470, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Florida cities
Pensacola ranks 11th 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
- Pensacola$108,700
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 Pensacola: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Pensacola?
$52.26 an hour on average, and $48.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Pensacola?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Pensacola?
About $85,300 a year ($7,108 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $108,700. Florida has no state income tax.
Do data scientists earn more in Pensacola than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL (37860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 0.40, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.40).
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