How much does a biological scientist make in Florida?
$83,780a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in Florida. That is $40.28 an hour or $6,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.28
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,680Median: $83,780Highest 10%: $119,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $54,000 | $25.96 | |
| Median | $83,780 | $40.28 | |
| 75th | $107,100 | $51.50 | |
| 90th | $119,500 | $57.47 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Orlando, FL | $103,400 |
| Miami, FL | $97,510 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $95,220 |
| Panama City, FL | $93,040 |
| Pensacola, FL | $91,560 |
| Crestview, FL | $90,370 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $83,780 |
| Tampa, FL | $79,780 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $77,720 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $66,860 |
| Gainesville, FL | $63,130 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $56,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological scientists.
| 28. West Virginia | $84,590 |
| 29. Indiana | $84,570 |
| 30. New Mexico | $84,120 |
| 31. Florida | $83,780 |
| 32. New Hampshire | $83,740 |
| 33. Idaho | $83,320 |
| 34. Nebraska | $82,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $40.28 ($83,780 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $83,780 against $98,920 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Florida rank for biological scientist pay?
Florida ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays biological scientists the most?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, with a median of $103,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.