Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary in Miami, FL
Based on 14 certified H-1B filings in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Plantation, Coral Gables, Boca Raton, Hallandale Beach, Jupiter.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,867 |
| 25th | $95,333 |
| 50th (median) | $162,050 |
| 75th | $192,947 |
| 90th | $214,000 |
Cost of living
Miami's median Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary of $162,050 is worth about $142,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Miami = 114.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer and Information Research Scientists in the Miami, FL area earned a median of $132,680 in May 2025 (110 employed). The H-1B median here is $162,050, 22% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chewy | too few | 2 |
| University Of Miami | 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 | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.