How much does an Aquarist make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Houston, TX is $44,118. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,160 to $48,245, with most professionals earning between $36,555 and $52,002.

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 $36,555 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $40,160 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $44,118 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $48,245 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $52,002 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $40,160 10% $36,555 90% $52,002 75% $48,245 $44,118 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Aquarist ranges from $40,160 to $48,245 with the average base salary of $44,118. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,160 to $48,245 with the average total cash compensation of $44,118.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Aquarist: Maintenance

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