As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Aquarist in Springfield, MA is $45,605, equivalent to $22 per hour, $877 weekly, or $3,800 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Aquarist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Aquarist in Springfield, MA vary widely, spanning from $37,323 to $53,107. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,270) and 75th percentile ($49,532), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,107 per year. This $8,262 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Housekeeping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Springfield Aquarist often earn 5.2% higher than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 260 statewide for Aquarist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $37,323 Springfield, MA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Aquarist Salary $41,270 Springfield, MA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Aquarist Salary $45,605 Springfield, MA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Aquarist Salary $49,532 Springfield, MA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Aquarist Salary $53,107 Springfield, MA May 01, 2026
25% $41,270 10% $37,323 90% $53,107 75% $49,532 $45,605 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Springfield, Massachusetts    Springfield is located at 42°6′45″N 72°32′51″W / 42.11250°N 72.54750°W / 42.11250; -72.54750 (42.112411, −72.547455). According to the United State....More

Springfield, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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