Best cities for an aquatics manager

The best cities for aquatics managers are Philadelphia, PA, Fort Wayne, IN, and Fremont, CA, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for aquatics managers vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for aquatics managers in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as an aquatics manager or considering a move, this list of the best cities for aquatics managers to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for aquatics managers. We also consider how easy it is to find work as an aquatics manager. While the absolute best city for aquatics managers is Philadelphia, PA, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for aquatics managers in 2026

1. Philadelphia, PA

Total aquatics manager jobs:	27
Average annual salary:	$42,994
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$27,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$67,000
Location quotient:	18.75

2. Fort Wayne, IN

Total aquatics manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$32,935
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$22,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$48,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Fremont, CA

Total aquatics manager jobs:	6
Average annual salary:	$38,066
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$22,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$64,000
Location quotient:	10.02

4. Atlanta, GA

Total aquatics manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$33,664
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$22,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$49,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Cleveland, OH

Total aquatics manager jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$32,013
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$21,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$47,000
Location quotient:	6.34

6. Baltimore, MD

Total aquatics manager jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$45,102
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$28,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$70,000
Location quotient:	3.28

7. Newark, NJ

Total aquatics manager jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$35,528
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$22,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$55,000
Location quotient:	2.89

8. Anchorage, AK

Total aquatics manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$48,813
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$77,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Detroit, MI

Total aquatics manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$37,839
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$25,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$55,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Virginia Beach, VA

Total aquatics manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$43,279
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$27,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$68,000
Location quotient:	0.00

Best cities for aquatics managers

Philadelphia, PA
Fort Wayne, IN
Fremont, CA
Atlanta, GA
Cleveland, OH
Baltimore, MD
Newark, NJ
Anchorage, AK
Detroit, MI
Virginia Beach, VA

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Detailed list of the best cities for an aquatics manager

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Philadelphia, PA	$42,994	$27,000	1,567,872	27
2	Fort Wayne, IN	$32,935	$22,000	264,488	-
3	Fremont, CA	$38,066	$22,000	233,136	6
4	Atlanta, GA	$33,664	$22,000	472,522	-
5	Cleveland, OH	$32,013	$21,000	385,809	3
6	Baltimore, MD	$45,102	$28,000	614,664	3
7	Newark, NJ	$35,528	$22,000	281,764	1
8	Anchorage, AK	$48,813	$30,000	298,192	-
9	Detroit, MI	$37,839	$25,000	672,795	-
10	Virginia Beach, VA	$43,279	$27,000	452,602	-
11	Norfolk, VA	$43,134	$27,000	245,115	-
12	Pittsburgh, PA	$40,574	$26,000	303,625	-
13	Chesapeake, VA	$42,896	$27,000	237,940	-
14	Milwaukee, WI	$36,656	$25,000	595,047	-
15	Jersey City, NJ	$35,555	$22,000	264,152	-
16	San Francisco, CA	$38,270	$22,000	870,887	-
17	Madison, WI	$36,259	$25,000	252,551	-
18	Oakland, CA	$38,141	$22,000	420,005	-
19	San Jose, CA	$38,090	$22,000	1,025,350	-
20	Las Vegas, NV	$32,488	$19,000	632,912	-
21	Indianapolis, IN	$31,358	$21,000	855,164	2
22	Washington, DC	$44,466	$28,000	681,170	-
23	Boston, MA	$38,127	$25,000	673,184	-
24	Henderson, NV	$32,476	$19,000	292,969	-
25	Hempstead, NY	$35,639	$22,000	759,757	-
26	North Las Vegas, NV	$32,389	$19,000	238,702	-
27	Toledo, OH	$31,166	$21,000	278,508	-
28	Columbus, OH	$30,076	$20,000	860,090	3
29	Seattle, WA	$36,995	$23,000	704,352	-
30	Islip, NY	$35,607	$22,000	335,543	-
31	Los Angeles, CA	$37,755	$22,000	3,976,322	-
32	New York, NY	$35,593	$22,000	8,537,673	-
33	Reno, NV	$32,054	$19,000	245,255	-
34	Long Beach, CA	$37,733	$22,000	470,130	-
35	Saint Paul, MN	$34,538	$24,000	302,398	-
36	Irvine, CA	$37,568	$22,000	266,122	1
37	Oyster Bay, NY	$35,548	$22,000	293,214	-
38	Minneapolis, MN	$34,531	$24,000	413,651	-
39	Brookhaven, NY	$35,521	$22,000	486,040	-
40	Lexington, KY	$30,644	$20,000	318,449	-
41	Santa Ana, CA	$37,600	$22,000	334,217	-
42	Anaheim, CA	$37,595	$22,000	351,043	-
43	Louisville, KY	$30,270	$20,000	597,337	-
44	Bakersfield, CA	$37,522	$22,000	376,380	-
45	Stockton, CA	$37,505	$22,000	307,072	-
46	Cincinnati, OH	$28,703	$19,000	298,800	-
47	San Diego, CA	$37,381	$22,000	1,406,630	-
48	Riverside, CA	$37,304	$22,000	324,722	-
49	Fresno, CA	$37,233	$22,000	522,053	-
50	Sacramento, CA	$37,203	$22,000	495,234	-

Highest paying cities for aquatics managers

Rank	City	Avg. aquatics manager salary
1	Baltimore, MD	$45,102
2	Centreville, VA	$44,250
3	Philadelphia, PA	$42,994
4	Norwalk, CT	$38,451
5	San Francisco, CA	$38,270
6	Sterling Heights, MI	$38,034
7	Bridgewater, NJ	$35,492
8	Maple Grove, MN	$34,580
9	Warner Robins, GA	$33,163
10	Indianapolis, IN	$31,358
11	Chicago, IL	$31,283
12	Denver, CO	$29,909
13	Hillsboro, OR	$29,847
14	Burlington, NC	$28,850
15	Dodge City, KS	$28,209
16	Farmington, NM	$27,511
17	Austin, TX	$26,268
18	North Charleston, SC	$25,480