How much does an Aquarist make in Newark, NJ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Newark, NJ is $49,944. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,462 to $54,615, with most professionals earning between $41,382 and $58,868.

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 $41,382 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $45,462 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $49,944 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $54,615 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $58,868 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
25% $45,462 10% $41,382 90% $58,868 75% $54,615 $49,944 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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    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 Newark, NJ. The base salary for Aquarist ranges from $45,462 to $54,615 with the average base salary of $49,944. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,462 to $54,615 with the average total cash compensation of $49,944.

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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

Newark, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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