Data Scientist salary in Lakeland, FL
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Davenport.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Median salary$128,043
Middle 50%$93.9k–$139.8k
vs. national median+4%comparison median $123,531
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $85,661 |
| 25th | $93,910 |
| 50th (median) | $128,043 |
| 75th | $139,772 |
| 90th | $149,178 |
Cost of living
Lakeland's median Data Scientist salary of $128,043 is worth about $131,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Lakeland = 97.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Data Scientists in the Lakeland, FL area earned a median of $119,340 in May 2025 (190 employed). The H-1B median here is $128,043, 7% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tredence | too few | 6 |
| Publix Super Markets | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.