How much does an Aquarist make in Charleston, WV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Charleston, WV is $39,774. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,205 to $43,494, with most professionals earning between $32,956 and $46,881.

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 $32,956 Charleston,WV April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $36,205 Charleston,WV April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $39,774 Charleston,WV April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $43,494 Charleston,WV April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $46,881 Charleston,WV April 01, 2025
25% $36,205 10% $32,956 90% $46,881 75% $43,494 $39,774 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aquarist in Charleston, WV. The base salary for Aquarist ranges from $36,205 to $43,494 with the average base salary of $39,774. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,205 to $43,494 with the average total cash compensation of $39,774.

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About Charleston, West Virginia    Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers,....More

Charleston, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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