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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Marita Jones is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $2,939.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Dakota Rosser is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $2,925.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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John Baldwin is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $2,897.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Courtney Miller serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2022 pay totaled $2,889.
Events Assistant Pt Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Hannah Gipson works as a Events Assistant Pt Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Hannah earned $2,882 in 2021.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Dylan Gray holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $2,869.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Keith Dunn works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Keith earned $2,857 in 2026.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Julie Phillips serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2022 pay totaled $2,840.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Lee Keeling is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $2,816.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Justin Bibb serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,807.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Dylan Abner serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,797.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Sawyer Woodring serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,789.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Brianna Blocher Torres serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2022 pay totaled $2,729.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Grant Bostock works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Grant earned $2,717 in 2026.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Clayton Sexton works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Clayton earned $2,688 in 2024.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Trevor Norris is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $2,676.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Lance Young serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,604.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Keith Williams is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $2,601.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Owen Fitzgerald works as a Zoo Aide for Louisville Zoo. Owen earned $2,572 in 2022.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Trevor Goff serves as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,561.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Layla Schreiner holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,553.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Autumn Hearn works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Autumn earned $2,519 in 2023.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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David Rice Iii holds the role of Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,508.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Jayda Stepp is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $2,496.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Cameron Jones is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $2,484.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Joshua Moore serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,436.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Deeric Newby Shoulders works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Deeric earned $2,414 in 2024.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Zaden Boeckman serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,399.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Conner Probus works as a Zoo Aide for Louisville Zoo. Conner earned $2,315 in 2022.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Maggy Inmon works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Maggy earned $2,259 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Jacob Randolph is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $2,248.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Therese Hollenkamp Bentley serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,247.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Michael Turner serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,235.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Patricia Witt works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Patricia earned $2,219 in 2022.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Christopher Fehder is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $2,197.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Natalie Dyer is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $2,193.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Mariah Talley holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $2,177.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Eric Clark serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,170.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Breonna Ross is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $2,156.
Keeper I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Rebecca Edwards is a Keeper I Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $2,150.