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 - 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.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Brooke Janel holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,129.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Ingrid Krauskopf works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Ingrid earned $15,040 in 2023.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Kristin Morris works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Kristin earned $14,908 in 2025.
Keeper I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Eleanor Stone is a Keeper I Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $14,877.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Steven Vancleave serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,857.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Lia Hobbs holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $14,831.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Oakley Gillespie is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $14,818.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Edward Turikumwe works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Edward earned $14,739 in 2023.
Veterinarian/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Julia Ter Beest serves as a Veterinarian. Their 2022 pay totaled $14,631.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Janet Tumushime is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $14,358.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Karen Veleta is a Keeper II Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $14,335.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Chad Ashton serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,193.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Brian Hettinger works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Brian earned $13,938 in 2025.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Vera Girman works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Vera earned $13,903 in 2025.
Zoo Service Clerk/Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Caitlin Thomas holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk/Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $13,867.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Nicole Ford serves as a Education Instructor. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,855.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Carval Ford serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,770.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Buddy Cornett works as a Zoo Aide for Louisville Zoo. Buddy earned $13,761 in 2021.
Zoo Service Clerk/Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Alicia Warren works as a Zoo Service Clerk/Zu for Louisville Zoo. Alicia earned $13,664 in 2022.
Keeper I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Jared Wiley works as a Keeper I Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Jared earned $13,654 in 2021.
Receptionist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Justin Rawlings works as a Receptionist Zu for Louisville Zoo. Justin earned $13,580 in 2022.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Abigail Allgood holds the role of Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $13,518.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Joshua Coolidge holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $13,469.
Education Assistant Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Joshua Foster holds the role of Education Assistant Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $13,374.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Kimya Morrow-Simon works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Kimya earned $13,373 in 2022.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Parker Coleman works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Parker earned $13,357 in 2024.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Hayden Kaestner is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $13,214.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Dejuan Singer is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $13,112.