How much does an Aquarist make in Madison, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Madison, WI is $44,056. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,443 to $49,083, with most professionals earning between $40,974 and $53,660.

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 $40,974 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $42,443 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $44,056 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $49,083 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $53,660 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
25% $42,443 10% $40,974 90% $53,660 75% $49,083 $44,056 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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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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