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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Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Sarah Jemerson holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $975.
Membership Specialist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Maggie Taylor works as a Membership Specialist Zu for Louisville Zoo. Maggie earned $865 in 2025.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Ebonne White is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $856.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Keara Ragland works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Keara earned $718 in 2022.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Dasia Gray holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $715.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Day Gardner is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $696.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Elizabeth Graviss is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $685.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Seante Hunt serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $613.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Malcolm Oliver serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $608.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Matthew Dean holds the role of Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $599.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Tess Wallace serves as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W. Their 2021 pay totaled $577.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Robyn Hurst works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Robyn earned $568 in 2023.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Ava Williams serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2022 pay totaled $563.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Melvin Peterson serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2022 pay totaled $522.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Nicholas Maloney is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $512.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Kendra Salazarleija holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $467.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Lucas Yates is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $456.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Tanis Heath serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2022 pay totaled $435.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Sara Pirtle serves as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W. Their 2023 pay totaled $427.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Katherine Maguire works as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W for Louisville Zoo. Katherine earned $320 in 2022.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Danielle Tindall works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Danielle earned $282 in 2022.
Events Assistant Pt Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Mekayla Carruthers works as a Events Assistant Pt Zu for Louisville Zoo. Mekayla earned $270 in 2022.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Anthoni Rice serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $250.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Michele O'Meara holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $228.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Andrew Segal is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $223.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Haileigh Thornton holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $217.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Elisa Mcculloch is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $198.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Jennifer Reynolds works as a Zoo Aide for Louisville Zoo. Jennifer earned $189 in 2023.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Kiara Ward is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $188.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Stephen Raso serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $181.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Maliyah Pettaway works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Maliyah earned $178 in 2024.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Morgan Jones is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $173.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Matthew Nichols serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2021 pay totaled $154.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Cindy Froman works as a Keeper II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Cindy earned $139 in 2021.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Rayna Carroll serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $129.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Erika Gainey is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $124.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Zoe Emberton is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $117.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Madelyn Webster is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $108.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Anthony Oliver is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $91.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Trenton Grote is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $83.