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 Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Melissa Meier holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $6,936.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Sophia Mayes holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $6,811.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Matthew Conrad serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2021 pay totaled $6,774.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Chyann O'Brien works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Chyann earned $6,763 in 2025.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Jonah Long is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $6,653.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Reid Mcadams works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Reid earned $6,644 in 2025.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Amelia Weaver is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $6,635.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Makhi Nieves is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $6,621.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Sarah Lyons is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $6,604.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Abigail Allgood serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,539.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Keith Dunn holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $6,528.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Caleb Hatley serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,508.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Ji Fields works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Ji earned $6,488 in 2026.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Eden Montgomery is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $6,477.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Jacob Brown holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $6,475.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kenneth Thompson serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $6,472.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Georgia Fox holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,464.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Chad Golden serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $6,425.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Toni Williams holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $6,405.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Vivian Ledford holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,297.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Ireland Terry serves as a Education Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $6,287.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Lee Keeling works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Lee earned $6,234 in 2025.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Dashaune Jones is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $6,231.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Timothy Clay holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $6,215.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Clive Cornell works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Clive earned $6,211 in 2025.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Daniel Cork works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Daniel earned $6,181 in 2025.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Daniel Lukens holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $6,175.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Enos Pray serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,169.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jade Smith serves as a Education Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $6,071.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Shelby Ross holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $6,056.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Aaron Vogt serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,054.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Braxton Patterson serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,040.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Brittney Bleuel holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $6,030.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Emily Haas is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $6,021.
Keeper I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Grace Clements works as a Keeper I Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Grace earned $6,007 in 2021.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Sara Palomino works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Sara earned $5,994 in 2021.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Alijah Mccollum holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $5,962.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Margaret Hager is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $5,949.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Clive Cornell is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $5,944.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Joan Brotzge is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $5,927.