The average wage for an aquarist in the United States is around $13.32 per hour.
Avg Wage
Aquarists earn an average hourly wage of $13.32.
Salaries typically start from $10.44 per hour and go up to $26.20 per hour.
45% below national average Updated in 2018
Aquarist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level aquarist earnings begin at:
$26.20 per hour
$54,504 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level aquarist earnings begin at:
$17.76 per hour
$36,937 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level aquarist earnings begin at:
$13.32 per hour
$27,714 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level aquarist earnings begin at:
$11.24 per hour
$23,379 per year
10th percentile
Starting level aquarist earnings begin at:
$10.44 per hour
$21,710 per year
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)