Aquarist earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

How do aquarist salaries compare to similar careers?

Aquarists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than marine biologists but more than dog trainers.

Career Median Salary
Marine biologist salary $32K
Animal breeder salary $37K
Animal control worker salary $36K
Exterminator salary $35K
Wildlife rehabilitator salary $28K
Aquarist salary $28K
Animal trainer salary $29K
Veterinary technologist salary $32K
Dairy farmer salary $26K
Dog trainer salary $26K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)