How much does an Aquarist make in Durham, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Durham, NC is $42,783. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,945 to $46,785, with most professionals earning between $35,449 and $50,429.

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 $35,449 Durham,NC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $38,945 Durham,NC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $42,783 Durham,NC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $46,785 Durham,NC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $50,429 Durham,NC March 01, 2025
25% $38,945 10% $35,449 90% $50,429 75% $46,785 $42,783 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 Durham, NC. The base salary for Aquarist ranges from $38,945 to $46,785 with the average base salary of $42,783. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,945 to $46,785 with the average total cash compensation of $42,783.

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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

Durham, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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