Fish Technologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Fish Technologist make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fish Technologist in the United States is $62,685 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Fish Technologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,216
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,572 to $71,861
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,095
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Fish Technologist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $71,861 $5,988 $1,382 $35
Average $62,685 $5,224 $1,205 $30
25th Percentile $55,572 $4,631 $1,069 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Fish Technologist Salaries

A Fish Technologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fish Technologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fish Technologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,167
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,124
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,384
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,423
  • Expert (over 8 years): $109,299
Levels Salary
Fish Tech... Level Fish Technologist$64,167
Mortgage ... Level Fish Technologist$72,124
Mortgage ... Level Fish Technologist$93,384
Mortgage ... Level Fish Technologist$110,423
Mortgage ... Level Fish Technologist$109,299
$64,167 0 yr
$72,124 < 2 yrs
$93,384 2-4 yrs
$110,423 5-8 yrs
$109,299 > 8 yrs
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How Do Fish Technologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Fish Technologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $69,405.
  • California: $69,142.
  • Massachusetts: $68,220.

Top Paying Cities for Fish Technologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $79,065
  • San Francisco: $78,287
  • Oakland: $76,551

What Skills Can Increase a Fish Technologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.98% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Tax Return (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): Calculating an entity’s income earned with the amount of tax payable to the government, organizations, or potential taxpayers.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 1.16% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.98%
Tax Return 1.76%
Financial Services 1.16%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Fish Technologist's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$82,744
32%
Partnering
$72,088
15%
Verbal Communication
$68,327
9%
Presentation
$67,073
7%
Insight
$66,446
6%
Tax Return
$66,446
6%
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How Education impacts a Fish Technologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Fish Technologists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Fish Technologist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $54,716 and $59,386).

Fish Technologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Fish Technologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 32.7%
High School 32.7%
Associates 8.9%
Bachelors 49.5%
Masters 8.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Fish Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fish Technologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Fish Technologist

Salaries for a Fish Technologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,940 in 2023 to around $58,177 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fish Technologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Fish Technologist Over Time

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2023
$58,940
2024
$58,499
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2024 $58,499
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