How much does an Aquarist make in Springfield, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aquarist in Springfield, IL is $42,686. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,856 to $46,679, with most professionals earning between $35,369 and $50,314.

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 $35,369 Springfield,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $38,856 Springfield,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $42,686 Springfield,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $46,679 Springfield,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $50,314 Springfield,IL April 01, 2025
25% $38,856 10% $35,369 90% $50,314 75% $46,679 $42,686 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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    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 Springfield, IL. The base salary for Aquarist ranges from $38,856 to $46,679 with the average base salary of $42,686. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,856 to $46,679 with the average total cash compensation of $42,686.

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About Springfield, Illinois    Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. ....More

Springfield, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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