Data Scientist salary in Miami, FL
Based on 567 certified H-1B filings in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Juno Beach, Coral Gables.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $68,474 |
| 25th | $83,429 |
| 50th (median) | $100,000 |
| 75th | $130,000 |
| 90th | $155,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $97,500 | $80,132 | $122,086 | 30 |
| FY2021 | $95,900 | $80,000 | $106,258 | 41 |
| FY2022 | $104,646 | $85,600 | $128,000 | 92 |
| FY2023 | $108,638 | $80,000 | $130,675 | 158 |
| FY2024 | $105,540 | $87,256 | $129,272 | 200 |
| FY2025 | $95,000 | $81,210 | $126,360 | 308 |
| FY2026 | $105,000 | $93,808 | $144,050 | 259 |
Cost of living
Miami's median Data Scientist salary of $100,000 is worth about $87,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Miami = 114.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Data Scientists in the Miami, FL area earned a median of $127,450 in May 2025 (3,040 employed). The H-1B median here is $100,000, 22% lower.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chewy | $135,408 | 15 |
| University Of Miami | $102,750 | 14 |
| Carnival | $83,429 | 13 |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises | $94,000 | 11 |
| Chen Tech | $112,018 | 10 |
| Lakeview Loan Servicing | too few | 9 |
| Datson360 | too few | 8 |
| Adt | too few | 7 |
| Tbc | too few | 7 |
| Florida Power & Light Company | too few | 6 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $70,000 | 135 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $93,808 | 206 |
| Senior · Level III | $121,600 | 95 |
| Expert · Level IV | $150,000 | 107 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $61,963 | $70,000 | 135 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $83,429 | $93,808 | 206 |
| Senior · Level III | $119,142 | $121,600 | 95 |
| Expert · Level IV | $144,477 | $150,000 | 107 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.