Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing / Aquaculture

Aquaculture Recirculation Technician

Operates and maintains recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for fish, shellfish, or aquatic plant production. Monitors water quality parameters such as temperature, pH, ammonia, and oxygen levels, adjusts filtration and aeration equipment, and ensures optimal growing conditions. Performs routine cleaning, feeding, and health checks of aquatic stock, and troubleshoots system malfunctions to minimize losses.

Average monthly gross

7,607 USD

3 validated salaries

Median

8,520 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

5,312 USD - 9,536 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Aquaculture Recirculation Technician

ISCO

6221

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

3 records
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By seniority

Mid-level 1 validated salaries
4,510 USD 4,510 USD - 4,510 USD
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
9,155 USD 8,520 USD - 9,790 USD

Yearly trend

7,607 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
United States 7,150 USD 2
Switzerland 8,520 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
ABB 8,520 USD 1
Google 4,510 USD 1
JPMorgan Chase 9,790 USD 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

RAS Technician Recirculating Aquaculture System Operator Aquaculture Water Quality Technician Fish Farm Technician (RAS)

Skills

Hard skills

Water Quality Monitoring Recirculating Aquaculture System Operation Filtration System Maintenance Oxygenation And Aeration Management Aquatic Animal Health Assessment Feeding And Nutrition Management Biosecurity Protocols Data Logging And Record Keeping

Soft skills

Attention To Detail Problem Solving Team Collaboration Adaptability Time Management

Tools

Water Quality Test Kits pH Meters Dissolved Oxygen Meters Ammonia Testers Temperature Controllers Drum Filters Biofilters UV Sterilizers Pumps And Valves Automated Feeding Systems

Certifications

Certified Aquaculture Technician (CAT) HACCP Certification First Aid/CPR

Employment context

Industries

Aquaculture Seafood Production Environmental Technology Agricultural Research

Company types

Fish Farms Aquaculture Research Facilities RAS Equipment Manufacturers Environmental Consulting Firms

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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