How much does an Aquarist make in Buffalo, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Buffalo, NY is $42,960. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,105 to $46,979, with most professionals earning between $35,596 and $50,637.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Aquarist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aquarist Salary $35,596 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $39,105 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $42,960 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $46,979 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $50,637 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
25% $39,105 10% $35,596 90% $50,637 75% $46,979 $42,960 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Aquarist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

Buffalo, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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