Aquarist Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Aquarist Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does an Aquarist make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Des Moines, IA is $43,385. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,797 to $48,336, with most professionals earning between $40,350 and $52,843.

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10th Percentile Aquarist Salary $40,350 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $41,797 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $43,385 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $48,336 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $52,843 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25% $41,797 10% $40,350 90% $52,843 75% $48,336 $43,385 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 Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Aquarist ranges from $41,797 to $48,336 with the average base salary of $43,385. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,797 to $48,336 with the average total cash compensation of $43,385.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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