Data Scientists pay range in Gainesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $202,280 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Gainesville earn between $78,750 and $136,050.
- $61K10th
- $79K25th
- $110KMedian
- $136K75th
- $202K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,290 | $9,941 | $57.35 |
| Median | $109,800 | $9,150 | $52.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,750 | $6,562 | $37.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,050 | $11,338 | $65.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Gainesville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Data scientists in Gainesville earn about the same as the Florida average ($119,150) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $119,290 | $109,800 | $61,270 | $202,280 | 70 |
| 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 Gainesville
On the average salary of $119,290, a single filer in Gainesville takes home about $92,751 a year, or $7,729 a month and $3,567 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 Gainesville a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gainesville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.7), so the average $119,290 buys what about $123,319 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Gainesville ($47,020). A typical home costs $306,605, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Florida cities
Gainesville ranks 5th of 16 Florida metro areas for this job; Sarasota pays the most ($132,380).
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Data Scientists salary in Gainesville: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Gainesville?
$57.35 an hour on average, and $52.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Gainesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Gainesville?
About $92,751 a year ($7,729 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,290. Florida has no state income tax.
Do data scientists earn more in Gainesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Gainesville, FL (23540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.