What are the main factors that influence an Aquatic Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Aquatic Instructor's salary?

An Aquatic Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,894 for beginners, reaching about $49,149 at mid-level, and approach $53,679 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aquatic Instructor?

Aquatic Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aquatic Instructor roles are District of Columbia $58,588, California $58,366, Massachusetts $57,588. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aquatic Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Aquatic Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Aquatic Specialist: $113,481; Aquatic Scientist: $97,475; Aquatic Biologist: $80,758; Aquatic Fitness Professional/Yoga Instructor and Pool Maintenance: $63,929; Aquatic Fitness Instructor: $53,085.

Aquatic Instructor Salary in Vermont

How much does an Aquatic Instructor make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aquatic Instructor in Vermont is $51,937 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Aquatic Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,914
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,070 to $60,300
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,818

10% $38,818

50% (Median) $51,937

90% $67,914

Aquatic Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,300	$5,025	$1,160	$29
Average	$51,937	$4,328	$999	$25
25th Percentile	$45,070	$3,756	$867	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Aquatic Instructor Salaries

An Aquatic Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aquatic Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aquatic Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $47,894
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,417
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,149
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,169
Expert (over 8 years): $53,679

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Aquatic Instructor	less than 1 year	$47,894
Early Career Level Aquatic Instructor	1-2 years	$48,417
Mid-Level Level Aquatic Instructor	2-4 years	$49,149
Senior-Level Level Aquatic Instructor	5-8 years	$52,169
Expert Level Aquatic Instructor	over 8 years	$53,679

How Do Aquatic Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aquatic Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,588.
California: $58,366.
Massachusetts: $57,588.

District of Columbia $58,588 California $58,366 Massachusetts $57,588 Washington $57,376 New Jersey $57,355 Alaska $57,281 Connecticut $56,551 New York $56,255

Hawaii $55,307 Rhode Island $54,863 Maryland $54,561 Minnesota $54,149 Colorado $53,990 Illinois $53,937 Oregon $53,736 Delaware $53,588

New Hampshire $53,495 Virginia $53,286 Pennsylvania $52,678 Nevada $52,371 North Dakota $52,270 Michigan $52,111 Wisconsin $52,053 Vermont $51,937

Texas $51,614 Maine $51,593 Arizona $51,561 Ohio $51,524 Georgia $51,037 Indiana $50,794 Wyoming $50,746 Utah $50,672

Iowa $50,640 Kansas $50,386 Louisiana $50,312 North Carolina $50,286 Missouri $50,275 Florida $50,069 Montana $49,958 Nebraska $49,852

Kentucky $49,794 South Carolina $49,582 Tennessee $49,450 Idaho $49,397 New Mexico $49,011 Oklahoma $48,926 Alabama $48,614 South Dakota $48,090

Arkansas $47,804 West Virginia $47,651 Mississippi $47,190

Top Paying Cities for Aquatic Instructor

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamant: $53,162
Barre: $53,242
Cabot: $53,125

Adamant, VT $53,162

Barre, VT $53,242

Cabot, VT $53,125

Calais, VT $53,171

East Barre, VT $53,161

East Calais, VT $53,162

East Montpelier, VT $53,197

Eden, VT $53,127

Eden Mills, VT $53,079

Graniteville, VT $53,238

Hyde Park, VT $53,205

Johnson, VT $53,272

Lake Elmore, VT $53,146

Marshfield, VT $53,134

Moretown, VT $53,276

Morrisville, VT $53,270

Moscow, VT $53,297

Northfield, VT $53,211

Northfield Falls, VT $53,460

North Hyde Park, VT $53,201

North Montpelier, VT $53,148

Plainfield, VT $53,141

Roxbury, VT $53,051

South Barre, VT $53,304

Waterbury, VT $53,291

Stowe, VT $53,299

Waitsfield, VT $53,269

Warren, VT $53,170

Washington, VT $53,066

Waterbury Center, VT $53,290

Websterville, VT $53,230

Williamstown, VT $53,168

Wolcott, VT $53,139

Woodbury, VT $53,087

Worcester, VT $53,140

Rutland, VT $53,138

Belmont, VT $52,974

Benson, VT $52,973

Bomoseen, VT $53,057

Brandon, VT $53,096

Bridport, VT $53,102

Castleton, VT $53,067

Center Rutland, VT $53,104

Chittenden, VT $52,981

Cuttingsville, VT $52,963

Danby, VT $53,053

East Middlebury, VT $53,131

East Poultney, VT $53,059

East Wallingford, VT $53,001

Fair Haven, VT $53,020

Florence, VT $53,002

Forest Dale, VT $53,098

Gaysville, VT $52,761

Granville, VT $53,010

Hancock, VT $53,002

Hydeville, VT $53,063

Killington, VT $52,996

Middlebury, VT $53,213

Middletown Springs, VT $53,031

Mount Holly, VT $52,981

North Clarendon, VT $53,059

Orwell, VT $53,053

Pawlet, VT $53,072

Pittsfield, VT $53,027

Pittsford, VT $53,078

Poultney, VT $53,068

Proctor, VT $53,126

Ripton, VT $53,065

Rochester, VT $53,037

Rupert, VT $53,032

Salisbury, VT $53,117

Shoreham, VT $53,072

Stockbridge, VT $52,978

Wallingford, VT $53,006

Wells, VT $53,074

West Pawlet, VT $53,092

West Rupert, VT $53,080

West Rutland, VT $53,047

Whiting, VT $53,074

Saint Johnsbury, VT $53,131

Albany, VT $53,100

Barnet, VT $53,074

Barton, VT $53,095

Beebe Plain, VT $53,110

Concord, VT $53,024

Coventry, VT $53,172

Craftsbury, VT $53,116

Craftsbury Common, VT $53,118

Danville, VT $53,086

Derby, VT $53,110

Derby Line, VT $53,071

East Burke, VT $53,069

East Charleston, VT $53,074

East Hardwick, VT $53,103

East Haven, VT $52,953

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $53,130

Glover, VT $53,079

Granby, VT $52,888

Greensboro, VT $53,061

Greensboro Bend, VT $53,095

Hardwick, VT $53,153

Irasburg, VT $53,081

Island Pond, VT $52,995

Lowell, VT $53,063

Lower Waterford, VT $53,124

Lyndon, VT $53,115

Lyndon Center, VT $53,174

Lyndonville, VT $53,117

Morgan, VT $53,021

Newport, VT $53,142

Newport Center, VT $53,074

North Concord, VT $52,936

North Troy, VT $53,082

Orleans, VT $53,062

Passumpsic, VT $53,134

Peacham, VT $53,027

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $53,136

Sheffield, VT $53,042

Sutton, VT $53,037

Troy, VT $53,087

West Burke, VT $53,073

West Charleston, VT $53,048

West Danville, VT $53,089

Westfield, VT $53,047

West Glover, VT $53,083

Averill, VT $52,774

Beecher Falls, VT $53,117

Canaan, VT $52,984

Gilman, VT $53,218

Guildhall, VT $52,915

Lunenburg, VT $53,030

Norton, VT $52,880

North Bennington, VT $53,471

North Pownal, VT $53,579

Pownal, VT $53,609

White River Junction, VT $53,124

Ascutney, VT $53,149

Barnard, VT $53,004

Bethel, VT $53,036

Bradford, VT $53,092

Bridgewater, VT $53,058

Bridgewater Corners, VT $52,953

Brookfield, VT $53,088

Brownsville, VT $53,059

Chelsea, VT $53,058

Corinth, VT $53,043

East Corinth, VT $53,065

East Randolph, VT $53,076

East Ryegate, VT $53,029

East Thetford, VT $53,095

Fairlee, VT $53,038

Groton, VT $53,052

Hartford, VT $53,262

Hartland, VT $53,076

Hartland Four Corners, VT $53,074

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $53,210

Newbury, VT $53,046

North Hartland, VT $53,114

North Pomfret, VT $53,023

North Thetford, VT $53,094

Norwich, VT $53,083

Plymouth, VT $52,915

Post Mills, VT $53,082

Quechee, VT $53,137

Randolph, VT $53,128

Randolph Center, VT $53,101

Reading, VT $52,959

Sharon, VT $53,035

South Pomfret, VT $52,984

South Royalton, VT $53,051

South Ryegate, VT $53,061

South Strafford, VT $53,048

South Woodstock, VT $52,972

Strafford, VT $53,002

Taftsville, VT $53,142

Thetford, VT $53,095

Thetford Center, VT $53,040

Topsham, VT $53,024

Tunbridge, VT $53,034

Vershire, VT $53,009

Wells River, VT $53,065

West Fairlee, VT $53,162

West Hartford, VT $53,024

West Newbury, VT $53,044

West Topsham, VT $53,066

Wilder, VT $53,265

Windsor, VT $53,098

Woodstock, VT $53,033

Bellows Falls, VT $53,226

Cambridgeport, VT $53,165

Cavendish, VT $52,989

Chester, VT $53,042

Chester Depot, VT $53,023

Grafton, VT $53,001

Londonderry, VT $53,097

Ludlow, VT $53,016

North Springfield, VT $53,201

Perkinsville, VT $53,057

Peru, VT $53,041

Proctorsville, VT $52,998

Saxtons River, VT $53,215

South Londonderry, VT $53,129

Springfield, VT $53,176

Westminster, VT $53,226

Westminster Station, VT $53,229

Weston, VT $52,987

Shaftsbury, VT $53,407

Brattleboro, VT $53,335

Bondville, VT $53,114

East Dover, VT $53,222

Jacksonville, VT $53,356

Jamaica, VT $53,115

Marlboro, VT $53,599

Newfane, VT $53,187

Putney, VT $53,176

Readsboro, VT $53,605

South Newfane, VT $53,206

Stamford, VT $53,567

Townshend, VT $53,139

Vernon, VT $53,498

Wardsboro, VT $53,178

West Dover, VT $53,265

West Dummerston, VT $53,200

West Halifax, VT $53,282

West Townshend, VT $53,068

West Wardsboro, VT $53,069

Whitingham, VT $53,337

Williamsville, VT $53,200

Wilmington, VT $53,305

Burlington, VT $53,450

South Burlington, VT $53,447

Winooski, VT $53,450

Colchester, VT $53,450

Alburgh, VT $53,183

Bakersfield, VT $53,262

Belvidere Center, VT $53,069

Bristol, VT $53,273

Cambridge, VT $53,337

Charlotte, VT $53,378

East Berkshire, VT $53,211

East Fairfield, VT $53,290

Enosburg Falls, VT $53,143

Essex, VT $53,409

Essex Junction, VT $53,413

Fairfax, VT $53,341

Fairfield, VT $53,289

Ferrisburgh, VT $53,318

Franklin, VT $53,146

Grand Isle, VT $53,346

Highgate Center, VT $53,191

Highgate Springs, VT $53,218

Hinesburg, VT $53,377

Huntington, VT $53,336

Isle La Motte, VT $53,250

Jeffersonville, VT $53,301

Jericho, VT $53,365

Jonesville, VT $53,376

Milton, VT $53,390

Monkton, VT $53,334

Montgomery, VT $53,143

Montgomery Center, VT $53,079

New Haven, VT $53,267

North Ferrisburgh, VT $53,342

North Hero, VT $53,289

Richford, VT $53,134

Richmond, VT $53,371

Saint Albans, VT $53,313

Saint Albans Bay, VT $53,306

Shelburne, VT $53,426

Sheldon, VT $53,250

Sheldon Springs, VT $53,380

South Hero, VT $53,394

Starksboro, VT $53,305

Swanton, VT $53,240

Underhill, VT $53,353

Underhill Center, VT $53,354

Vergennes, VT $53,251

Waterville, VT $53,269

Westford, VT $53,379

Williston, VT $53,419

Montpelier, VT $53,233

Bennington, VT $53,510

Arlington, VT $53,322

Dorset, VT $53,114

East Arlington, VT $53,094

East Dorset, VT $53,115

Manchester, VT $53,259

Manchester Center, VT $53,224

Aquatic Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aquatic Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$45,070

Average $51,937/year

$60,300

$3,756

Average $4,328/month

$5,025

$867

Average $999/week

$1,160

$22

Average $25/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,300	$5,025	$1,160	$29
Average	$51,937	$4,328	$999	$25
25th Percentile	$45,070	$3,756	$867	$22

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