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Medical Scientist Salary in Florida (2026)
$45.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,620/year ($6,302/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 20th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 6,490 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $94,940 a year — though pay ranges from $64,630 for newcomers to $208,090 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $94,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $143,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $208,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,490 Medical Scientist jobs in Florida (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Medical Scientist salary of $94,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $75,620 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $94,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,057 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,263 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,620 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,302 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Florida?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Florida is $94,940 per year ($45.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,510 and $143,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Florida?
- On the median salary of $94,940, a single filer in Florida takes home about $75,620 per year ($6,302 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 6,490 Medical Scientist jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.