How much does an Aquarist make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Pittsburgh, PA is $43,031. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,170 to $47,056, with most professionals earning between $35,655 and $50,720.

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 $35,655 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $39,170 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $43,031 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $47,056 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $50,720 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
25% $39,170 10% $35,655 90% $50,720 75% $47,056 $43,031 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 Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Aquarist ranges from $39,170 to $47,056 with the average base salary of $43,031. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,170 to $47,056 with the average total cash compensation of $43,031.

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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania    Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As....More

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