Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Louisville Zoo
Agency file
The Louisville Zoo is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 269 employees with median total compensation of $9,647; the highest distinct record was $101,040.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 269 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($9,647) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $31,012 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,130. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 6 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6.8M — | 281 — | $13,374 — |
| 2022 | $7.8M ▲ 15.2% | 291 ▲ 3.6% | $16,780 ▲ 25.5% |
| 2023 | $7.9M ▲ 1.0% | 278 ▼ 4.5% | $19,258 ▲ 14.8% |
| 2024 | $8.4M ▲ 6.2% | 293 ▲ 5.4% | $19,733 ▲ 2.5% |
| 2025 | $9.3M ▲ 11.4% | 286 ▼ 2.4% | $21,223 ▲ 7.5% |
| 2026 | $4.2M ▼ 55.4% | 269 ▼ 5.9% | $9,647 ▼ 54.5% |
Record list
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Custodian I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Emilee Keating holds the role of Custodian I Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $17,109.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Landon Cagle holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,092.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Dawn Bartley works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Dawn earned $17,024 in 2025.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Alyssa Renner works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Alyssa earned $16,717 in 2024.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Christopher Ramser holds the role of Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $16,654.
Events Assistant Pt Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Caleb Omeara works as a Events Assistant Pt Zu for Louisville Zoo. Caleb earned $16,602 in 2022.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Caroline Evans works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Caroline earned $16,560 in 2023.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Damarco Turner holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,288.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Cassandra Calkin is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $16,171.
Cashier Coordinator Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Kelly Robinson works as a Cashier Coordinator Zu for Louisville Zoo. Kelly earned $16,069 in 2026.
Keeper I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Elaina Mueller works as a Keeper I Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Elaina earned $16,052 in 2021.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jean Barton serves as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,016.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Mia Sutherland is a Custodian I - Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $15,989.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Michael Wentworth holds the role of Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $15,714.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Charles Chilton is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $15,680.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Kimberly Bonta works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Kimberly earned $15,641 in 2023.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Norbert Burzynski serves as a Education Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,596.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Heather Papania serves as a Zoo Service Assistant. Their 2022 pay totaled $15,579.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Chase Curry holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $15,485.
Maintenance Mechanic Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Joseph Powers works as a Maintenance Mechanic Zu for Louisville Zoo. Joseph earned $15,485 in 2026.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Caleb Glass serves as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,467.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Natalie White works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Natalie earned $15,326 in 2024.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Ingrid Krauskopf holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $15,314.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Virginia Crossett serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,276.