Aquarist Salary in San Diego, California

Aquarist Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does an Aquarist make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in San Diego, CA is $48,037. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,278 to $53,518, with most professionals earning between $44,676 and $58,508.

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Aquarist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aquarist Salary $44,676 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $46,278 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $48,037 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $53,518 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $58,508 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25% $46,278 10% $44,676 90% $58,508 75% $53,518 $48,037 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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Aquarist ranges from $46,278 to $53,518 with the average base salary of $48,037. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,278 to $53,518 with the average total cash compensation of $48,037.

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San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Aquarist: Maintenance

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