How much does an Aquarist make in Kansas City, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Kansas City, KS is $43,071. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,206 to $47,099, with most professionals earning between $35,687 and $50,767.

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 $35,687 Kansas City,KS April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $39,206 Kansas City,KS April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $43,071 Kansas City,KS April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $47,099 Kansas City,KS April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $50,767 Kansas City,KS April 01, 2025
25% $39,206 10% $35,687 90% $50,767 75% $47,099 $43,071 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 Kansas City, KS. The base salary for Aquarist ranges from $39,206 to $47,099 with the average base salary of $43,071. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,206 to $47,099 with the average total cash compensation of $43,071.

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About Kansas City, Kansas    Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metro....More

Kansas City, Kansas  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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