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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Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Joshua Sexton is a Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $21,903.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Emily Yanko serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,860.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Amanda Kile holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,824.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Alexis Villarreal holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,819.
Communications Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Sophia Egger serves as a Communications Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,801.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Casie Johnson serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,800.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Megan Miller holds the role of Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $21,765.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Eliza Fahringer works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Eliza earned $21,745 in 2026.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Renee Bakker serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $21,717.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Jared Wiley holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,645.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Eleanor Stone holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $21,637.
Zoo Lss Technician/Louisville Zoo
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Steven Lanning holds the role of Zoo Lss Technician at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $21,634.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Sarah Herde works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Sarah earned $21,538 in 2026.
Membership Specialist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Caitlin Loeffler works as a Membership Specialist Zu for Louisville Zoo. Caitlin earned $21,463 in 2026.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Sierra Hayes is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $21,447.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Molly Schroering is a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $21,330.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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James Martenis is a Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $21,224.
Development Specialist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Steven Graham works as a Development Specialist Zu for Louisville Zoo. Steven earned $21,084 in 2026.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Jazmyn Johnson is a Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $20,987.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Collin Young is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $20,954.
Cultivation & Stewardship Specialist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Max Klein works as a Cultivation & Stewardship Specialist Zu for Louisville Zoo. Max earned $20,891 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Aedan Cridlin is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $20,863.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Collin Stansbury holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,752.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Derick Mcnair holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,676.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Cameron Bir is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $20,568.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Olivia Trusty holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,546.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Marissa Cremers works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Marissa earned $20,533 in 2026.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kimberly Kline serves as a Zoo Service Assistant. Their 2022 pay totaled $20,517.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Christina Skipworth holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,501.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Steven Burton works as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Steven earned $20,461 in 2022.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, James Martenis serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,375.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Melissa Meier holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,341.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Ryan Hays is a Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $20,325.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Charles Robb holds the role of Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,287.
Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Noah Barnes works as a Educator I Zu for Louisville Zoo. Noah earned $20,231 in 2026.
Receptionist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Sherri Davis is a Receptionist Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $20,048.
Information Systems Technician Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Brian Hiserote holds the role of Information Systems Technician Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,882.
Development Specialist - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Leslie Wilson works as a Development Specialist - Zu for Louisville Zoo. Leslie earned $19,719 in 2022.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Grace Plant works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Grace earned $19,624 in 2024.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Carrie Grant works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Carrie earned $19,622 in 2025.