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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists average salary by city in Florida
- Naples$132,760
- Jacksonville$129,480
- Miami$124,790
- Sebastian$119,430
- Sarasota$116,910
- Palm Bay$111,600
- Tampa$109,560
- Fort Myers$108,720
- Tallahassee$106,060
- Lakeland$103,690
- Orlando$103,340
- Deltona$101,450
- Gainesville$98,760
- Pensacola$97,700
- Ocala$92,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | $132,760 | $114,330 | $79,740 | $102,007 | 103 |
| Jacksonville | $129,480 | $104,610 | $78,340 | $99,766 | 99 |
| Miami | $124,790 | $95,770 | $78,800 | $96,560 | 114 |
| Sebastian | $119,430 | $107,020 | $83,830 | $92,849 | 98 |
| Sarasota | $116,910 | $84,320 | $67,360 | $91,076 | 102 |
| Palm Bay | $111,600 | $96,660 | $76,900 | $87,341 | 100 |
| Tampa | $109,560 | $86,890 | $68,550 | $85,905 | 101 |
| Fort Myers | $108,720 | $83,250 | $80,830 | $85,315 | 102 |
| Tallahassee | $106,060 | $89,390 | $65,270 | $83,443 | 94 |
| Lakeland | $103,690 | $89,910 | $83,910 | $81,776 | 97 |
| Orlando | $103,340 | $82,120 | $74,270 | $81,530 | 101 |
| Deltona | $101,450 | $81,940 | $78,160 | $80,200 | 99 |
| Gainesville | $98,760 | $79,370 | $65,090 | $78,308 | 97 |
| Pensacola | $97,700 | $80,370 | $60,890 | $77,562 | 98 |
| Ocala | $92,960 | $77,320 | $68,670 | $74,227 | 95 |
*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.
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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 19-1042.
- 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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