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 Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Dorothy Raso works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Dorothy earned $3,806 in 2026.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Laura Rissler works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Laura earned $3,804 in 2022.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Mary Carpenter is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $3,794.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Summer Ross holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,782.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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James Lawson works as a Zoo Aide for Louisville Zoo. James earned $3,755 in 2026.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Antonio Jackson is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $3,724.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Akoriyha Cummings serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,693.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Julia Holcomb works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Julia earned $3,685 in 2026.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Nicholas Thomas holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $3,653.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Sudie Snowden serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,555.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Megan Beard serves as a Keeper I Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,510.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Annemarie Doane is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $3,500.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Faith Hutt serves as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,488.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Collin Stansbury serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2022 pay totaled $3,476.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Bella Gainous serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,440.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Evangeline Condra holds the role of Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $3,432.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Joseph Ott holds the role of Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,426.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Michael Birch is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $3,384.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Brandon Sisnett holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,379.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Krystian Curry holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $3,367.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Tammi Nalley holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,342.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Joseph Todd is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $3,328.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Reagan Halbleib is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $3,325.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Shamar Rice serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2021 pay totaled $3,312.
Events Specialist/Louisville Zoo
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Abby Coyle holds the role of Events Specialist at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $3,229.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Zoey Brinker holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $3,216.
Veterinary Technician/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Elizabeth Hayden serves as a Veterinary Technician. Their 2022 pay totaled $3,193.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kristin Morris serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,181.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Mya Dillard is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $3,169.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Robert Carroll serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2021 pay totaled $3,137.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Landon Cagle works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Landon earned $3,127 in 2022.
Events Assistant Pt Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Mallory Terrell is a Events Assistant Pt Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $3,108.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Katie Bilbro serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,088.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Brigid Bibelhauser holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,086.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Retaj Alsabbagh works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Retaj earned $3,045 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Isaiah Ware holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $3,015.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Sophia Wagner works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Sophia earned $3,015 in 2024.
Maintenance Worker II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Cory Cooksey serves as a Maintenance Worker II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,010.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Brandi Baker serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,998.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Thomas Kaelin serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,998.