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Aquatics specialist salary
Average aquatics specialist salary
$37,000
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Average aquatics specialist salary by state
Highest paying states for aquatics specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $39,930 | $19.20 |
| 2 | New York | $44,653 | $21.47 |
| 3 | Vermont | $41,918 | $20.15 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $43,480 | $20.90 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $44,681 | $21.48 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $36,353 | $17.48 |
| 7 | Idaho | $37,475 | $18.02 |
| 8 | Delaware | $36,088 | $17.35 |
| 9 | Maine | $43,760 | $21.04 |
| 10 | Washington | $40,443 | $19.44 |
| 11 | Alaska | $35,543 | $17.09 |
| 12 | Florida | $34,492 | $16.58 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $33,332 | $16.02 |
| 14 | California | $40,602 | $19.52 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $39,282 | $18.89 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $35,496 | $17.07 |
| 17 | Nevada | $34,024 | $16.36 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $34,098 | $16.39 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $36,997 | $17.79 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $34,342 | $16.51 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $31,594 | $15.19 |
| 22 | Maryland | $36,027 | $17.32 |
| 23 | Virginia | $34,679 | $16.67 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $37,621 | $18.09 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $30,770 | $14.79 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $31,471 | $15.13 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $34,664 | $16.67 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $35,191 | $16.92 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $30,381 | $14.61 |
| 30 | Michigan | $32,018 | $15.39 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $35,702 | $17.16 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $33,823 | $16.26 |
| 33 | Utah | $30,583 | $14.70 |
| 34 | Illinois | $32,792 | $15.77 |
| 35 | Alabama | $29,806 | $14.33 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $29,351 | $14.11 |
| 37 | Texas | $30,404 | $14.62 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $30,481 | $14.65 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $31,535 | $15.16 |
| 40 | Montana | $29,817 | $14.34 |
| 41 | Oregon | $29,593 | $14.23 |
| 42 | Ohio | $29,430 | $14.15 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $28,853 | $13.87 |
| 44 | Colorado | $29,740 | $14.30 |
| 45 | Georgia | $26,839 | $12.90 |
| 46 | Iowa | $24,729 | $11.89 |
| 47 | Missouri | $29,988 | $14.42 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $27,092 | $13.03 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $28,629 | $13.76 |
| 50 | Kansas | $26,852 | $12.91 |
| 51 | Indiana | $24,762 | $11.90 |
Aquatics specialist salary details
An aquatics specialist's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $54,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an aquatics specialist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying aquatics specialist jobs
The highest paying types of aquatics specialists are protection specialist, specialist, and ski patrol.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Lifeguard | $29,909 | $2,492 | $14.38 | 3,316 |
| Swim Instructor | $25,815 | $2,151 | $12.41 | 24,849 |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | $27,743 | $2,312 | $13.34 | 27,819 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for aquatics specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Rowan University
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Aquatics specialist salary trends
The average aquatics specialist salary has risen by $9,050 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average aquatics specialist earned $27,950 annually, but today, they earn $37,000 a year. That works out to a 23% change in pay for aquatics specialists over the last decade.
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Average aquatics specialist salary over time
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Aquatics specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,000 | $17.79 | +6.4% |
| 2024 | $34,600 | $16.65 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $33,100 | $15.93 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $31,500 | $15.14 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | $30,000 | $14.43 | +3.9% |
Recently added aquatics specialist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bland Landscaping Company | Aquatics Specialist | Jacksonville, FL | 06/19/2025 | $47,000 |
| Ymca of Southern Maine | Aquatics Specialist | Freeport, ME | 06/16/2025 | $39,653 |
| Milwaukee County (Wi | Lifeguard Seasonal-Aquatics | Milwaukee, WI | 06/10/2025 | $36,502 |
| University of Rhode Island | Specialist, Aquatics | Kingston, RI | 05/29/2025 | $49,608 |
| Lakewood Companies | Aquatics Specialist | Lakewood, CO | 05/25/2025 | $65,323 |
| Goodwin House | Fitness-Aquatics Specialist | Alexandria, VA | 05/22/2025 | $58,436 |
| Ymca of Southern Maine | Aquatics Specialist | Portland, ME | 04/28/2025 | $37,566 |
| Northeastern University | Aquatics Specialist | Oakland, CA | 04/26/2025 | $73,045 |
| Francis Parker School | Aquatic Specialist (Seasonal | San Diego, CA | 04/22/2025 | $48,001 |
| Salvation Army Careers | Lifeguard-Aquatics Specialist 2 | Salem, OR | 04/15/2025 | $36,418 |
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