How much does an Aquarist make in Sioux Falls, SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Sioux Falls, SD is $40,118. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,519 to $43,871, with most professionals earning between $33,241 and $47,287.

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 $33,241 Sioux Falls,SD April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $36,519 Sioux Falls,SD April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $40,118 Sioux Falls,SD April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $43,871 Sioux Falls,SD April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $47,287 Sioux Falls,SD April 01, 2025
25% $36,519 10% $33,241 90% $47,287 75% $43,871 $40,118 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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About Sioux Falls, South Dakota    Sioux Falls (/ˌsuː ˈfɔːlz/) (Lakota: Íŋyaŋ Okábleča Otȟúŋwahe; "Stone Shatter City") is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Dakota and t....More

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