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Chemists average salary by city in Florida
- Crestview$123,880
- Palm Bay$118,150
- Pensacola$104,450
- Gainesville$98,440
- Sarasota$95,660
- Deltona$95,130
- Jacksonville$94,770
- Lakeland$93,460
- Miami$91,370
- Tampa$80,810
- Orlando$80,540
- Tallahassee$61,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview | $123,880 | $105,770 | $105,770 | $95,938 | 97 |
| Palm Bay | $118,150 | $123,840 | $93,810 | $91,949 | 100 |
| Pensacola | $104,450 | $97,470 | $64,070 | $82,311 | 98 |
| Gainesville | $98,440 | $96,110 | $64,180 | $78,083 | 97 |
| Sarasota | $95,660 | $82,850 | $72,090 | $76,127 | 102 |
| Deltona | $95,130 | $90,640 | $57,360 | $75,754 | 99 |
| Jacksonville | $94,770 | $81,330 | $54,290 | $75,501 | 99 |
| Lakeland | $93,460 | $81,640 | $63,020 | $74,579 | 97 |
| Miami | $91,370 | $83,180 | $63,560 | $73,109 | 114 |
| Tampa | $80,810 | $76,830 | $57,880 | $65,680 | 101 |
| Orlando | $80,540 | $73,100 | $57,690 | $65,490 | 101 |
| Tallahassee | $61,430 | $53,000 | $50,730 | $51,539 | 94 |
*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 19-2031.
- 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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