How much does a medical scientist make in Florida?
$94,940a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in Florida. That is $45.64 an hour or $7,912 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.64
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 6,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,630Median: $94,940Highest 10%: $208,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,630 | $31.07 | |
| 25th | $78,510 | $37.75 | |
| Median | $94,940 | $45.64 | |
| 75th | $143,900 | $69.19 | |
| 90th | $208,100 | $100.04 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $114,300 |
| Sebastian, FL | $107,000 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $104,600 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $96,660 |
| Miami, FL | $95,770 |
| Lakeland, FL | $89,910 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $89,390 |
| Tampa, FL | $86,890 |
| North Port, FL | $84,320 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $83,250 |
| Orlando, FL | $82,120 |
| Deltona, FL | $81,940 |
| Pensacola, FL | $80,370 |
| Gainesville, FL | $79,370 |
| Ocala, FL | $77,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical scientists.
| 17. Delaware | $100,200 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $99,190 |
| 19. Nevada | $98,560 |
| 20. Florida | $94,940 |
| 21. Maine | $93,730 |
| 22. Virginia | $93,620 |
| 23. Georgia | $92,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $45.64 ($94,940 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $94,940 against $103,400 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Florida rank for medical scientist pay?
Florida ranks 20 of 46 states.
Which city in Florida pays medical scientists the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $114,300 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.