Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Zoo / Keeper II Zu

Job-title file

Keeper II Zu

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

59 employees hold this title in Louisville Zoo. Median total compensation for the role is $22,179, above the department median of $9,647.

Employees: 59
Role median: $22,179
Agency median: $9,647
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$46,718+

How total compensation varies among the 59 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 2

Sarah Herde

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp

$21,538

Base pay: $20,679
Overtime: $860
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,538

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,803
Record ID: 24,059
Year-to-Date Total: $21,538

Sarah Herde works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Sarah earned $21,538 in 2026.

Sierra Hayes

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp

$21,447

Base pay: $20,681
Overtime: $766
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,447

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,803
Record ID: 25,084
Year-to-Date Total: $22,798

Sierra Hayes is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $21,447.

Collin Young

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp

$20,954

Base pay: $20,126
Overtime: $828
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,954

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,138
Record ID: 25,956
Year-to-Date Total: $20,954

Collin Young is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $20,954.

Derick Mcnair

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp

$20,676

Base pay: $20,098
Overtime: $578
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,676

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $43,493
Record ID: 20,900
Year-to-Date Total: $20,676

Derick Mcnair holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,676.

Marissa Cremers

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp

$20,533

Base pay: $18,420
Overtime: $2,113
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,533

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $43,493
Record ID: 26,059
Year-to-Date Total: $20,533

Marissa Cremers works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Marissa earned $20,533 in 2026.

James Martenis

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp

$20,375

Base pay: $19,542
Overtime: $833
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,375

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,138
Record ID: 24,552
Year-to-Date Total: $20,375

At Louisville Zoo, James Martenis serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,375.

Tracy Unger

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2023 total comp

$19,198

Base pay: $17,602
Overtime: $1,596
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,198

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,429
Record ID: 9,545
Year-to-Date Total: $26,034

At Louisville Zoo, Tracy Unger serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,198.

Dawn Bartley

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2025 total comp

$17,024

Base pay: $17,007
Overtime: $17
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,024

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $50,981
Record ID: 11,466
Year-to-Date Total: $20,586

Dawn Bartley works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Dawn earned $17,024 in 2025.

Brian Hettinger

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2025 total comp

$13,938

Base pay: $13,562
Overtime: $376
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,938

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,429
Record ID: 11,140
Year-to-Date Total: $13,938

Brian Hettinger works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Brian earned $13,938 in 2025.

Pamela Hall

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp

$12,860

Base pay: $12,461
Overtime: $400
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,860

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $28,441
Record ID: 21,293
Year-to-Date Total: $12,860

At Louisville Zoo, Pamela Hall serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $12,860.

Melissa Speck

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp

$12,243

Base pay: $12,077
Overtime: $166
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,243

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $27,353
Record ID: 21,781
Year-to-Date Total: $13,699

Melissa Speck works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Melissa earned $12,243 in 2026.

Taylor Robertson

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp

$12,060

Base pay: $11,748
Overtime: $312
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,060

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $26,946
Record ID: 23,611
Year-to-Date Total: $12,060

Taylor Robertson holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,060.

Blake Barna

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp

$5,274

Base pay: $4,993
Overtime: $280
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,274

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $43,493
Record ID: 27,542
Year-to-Date Total: $5,274

At Louisville Zoo, Blake Barna serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $5,274.

Addison Jones

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp

$4,637

Base pay: $4,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,637

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $24,291
Record ID: 30,795
Year-to-Date Total: $5,520

Addison Jones holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,637.

Laura Rissler

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2022 total comp

$3,804

Base pay: $3,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,804

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $25,547
Record ID: 36,001
Year-to-Date Total: $7,723

Laura Rissler works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Laura earned $3,804 in 2022.

Brent Webb

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2024 total comp

$1,017

Base pay: $854
Overtime: $162
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,017

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,429
Record ID: 27,426
Year-to-Date Total: $4,998

At Louisville Zoo, Brent Webb serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,017.

Day Gardner

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2023 total comp

$696

Base pay: $696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $696

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,429
Record ID: 2,171
Year-to-Date Total: $8,131

Day Gardner is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $696.

Evan Rosenfeldt

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,490
Record ID: 24,478

At Louisville Zoo, Evan Rosenfeldt serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $0.

Cierra Lucas

Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo

2026 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $45,490
Record ID: 24,889

Cierra Lucas holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $0.