How much does an Aquarist make in Fort Smith, AR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Fort Smith, AR is $38,607. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,143 to $42,218, with most professionals earning between $31,989 and $45,506.

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 $31,989 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $35,143 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $38,607 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $42,218 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $45,506 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
25% $35,143 10% $31,989 90% $45,506 75% $42,218 $38,607 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 Fort Smith, Arkansas    Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,20....More

Fort Smith, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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