SOC 19-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
In Florida the median wage is $94,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Florida the median wage is $94,940. That is 8.2% lower than the national median of $103,410. Pay ranges from under $64,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $208,090 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,510 to $143,920.
Employment stands at 6,490, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Florida ranks number 20th out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $114,330. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 120th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,630 | −37.5% |
| 25th | $78,510 | −24.1% |
| Median (50th) | $94,940 | −8.2% |
| 75th | $143,920 | +39.2% |
| 90th | $208,090 | +101.2% |
| Mean | $121,850 | +17.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $114,330 | 100 | |
| 2 | Sebastian | $107,020 | 60 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $104,610 | 380 | |
| 4 | Palm Bay | $96,660 | 130 | |
| 5 | Miami | $95,770 | 1,470 | |
| 6 | Lakeland | $89,910 | 150 | |
| 7 | Tallahassee | $89,390 | — | |
| 8 | Tampa | $86,890 | 1,490 | |
| 9 | North Port | $84,320 | 160 | |
| 10 | Cape Coral | $83,250 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $94,940 buys what $91,818 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$94,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,818US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,940 a year, 8.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,630 to $208,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,490 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 20th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $114,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Florida?
The median annual wage is $94,940, or $45.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $103,410, so pay in Florida is 8.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $208,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,630 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $114,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,490 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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