Data Scientists salary
in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Middle 50%
- $85,410–$136,120
- vs U.S. median
- -9%
- Metro rank
- #39 of 109
Data Scientists in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro earn a median of $109,990 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,730 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% below the U.S. median of $120,230 and 5% below the FL statewide median of $115,820. It ranks #39 of 109 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,730 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Tampa
5 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Citibank | $141,107 | 20 |
| Amgen | $124,844 | 12 |
| JPMorgan Chase & | $117,166 | 13 |
| FL Tech Solutions | $79,500 | 5 |
| Anand Pag | $73,154 | 8 |
Data Scientists pay in other FL metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $146,980 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $127,450 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $122,680 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $106,590 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $105,400 |
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Questions
What is the average Data Scientists salary in Tampa?
The BLS median is $109,990 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,730 jobs pay between $85,410 and $136,120. The 10th percentile is $67,530 and the 90th is $161,480.
Is Tampa a high-paying metro for Data Scientists?
That is 9% below the U.S. median of $120,230 and 5% below the FL statewide median of $115,820. It ranks #39 of 109 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Data Scientists make an hour in Tampa?
About $52.88 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $109,990 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $41.06–$65.44 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Data Scientists the most in Tampa?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Citibank ($141,107), Amgen ($124,844), JPMorgan Chase & ($117,166). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.