In 1998, an employment projection survey was sent to facilities throughout the state of Florida. The results are now available and the statistical information follows.

Responses received: 24
Open positions projected: 125
Range of hourly salary: $5.15 - $18.00
Average of hourly salary: $9.90

JOB TITLES per 4th Edition 1991, Dictionary of Occupational Titles

AQUACULTURE TECHNICIAN
Similar to: Laborer, Aquatic Life or Shrimp Pond Laborer 446.687-014; Shellfish Grower or Oyster Culturist 446.161-014; Shellfish Bed Worker 446.084-014.

AQUATIC HATCHERY TECHNICIAN
Similar to: Fish Hatchery Worker or Fish Hatchery Assistant, 446.684-010.

AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR
Similar to: Supervisor Shellfish Farming, Supervisor Oyster Farm, Supervisor Clam Bed, Supervisor Shrimp Pond, 446.133-010.

AQUATIC HATCHERY SUPERVISOR
Similar to: Aquarist, 449.674-010; Supervisor, Fish Hatchery, 466.134-010.

AQUATIC HATCHERY MANAGER
Similar to: Manager Fish Hatchery, Marine Life Hatchery Manager, Manager Shellfish Hatchery, Fish Culturist, 180.167-030.

ASSISTANT AQUACULTURE FARM MANAGER
Similar to: Fish Farmer, 446.161-010; Aquatic Biologist 041.061-022; Plant Breeder, 041.061-014.

AQUACULTURE FARM MANAGER
Similar to: General Manager, Farm, 180.167-018; Aquatic Facility Manager, 187.167-054.