Aquarist salary

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.

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)