How much does an Aquarist make in Lexington, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Lexington, KY is $40,914. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,243 to $44,741, with most professionals earning between $33,900 and $48,225.

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 $33,900 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $37,243 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $40,914 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $44,741 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $48,225 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
25% $37,243 10% $33,900 90% $48,225 75% $44,741 $40,914 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 Lexington, KY. The base salary for Aquarist ranges from $37,243 to $44,741 with the average base salary of $40,914. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,243 to $44,741 with the average total cash compensation of $40,914.

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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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