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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At Louisville Zoo, Virginia Baird serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,649.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Sophia Mayes holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,613.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Maya Parra serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,612.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Caleb Hatley is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $5,598.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Virginia Crossett works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Virginia earned $5,555 in 2026.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Nicholas Claussen is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $5,514.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Rick Scott serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,494.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jazmyn Barker serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $5,468.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Michiko Ralston holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $5,438.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Abigail Doherty is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $5,438.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Courtney Brock works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Courtney earned $5,372 in 2021.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Aaron Vogt works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Aaron earned $5,354 in 2026.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Chad Golden is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $5,328.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Kierstyn Armstrong is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $5,280.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Joshua Thomas serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,278.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Blake Barna serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $5,274.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Aislyn Rozema works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Aislyn earned $5,273 in 2023.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Alice Clinger serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,249.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Christina Doane works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Christina earned $5,108 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Zaniyah Brandon works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Zaniyah earned $5,100 in 2023.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Wilson Aguilar serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,080.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Michelle Wise works as a Keeper III Zu for Louisville Zoo. Michelle earned $5,074 in 2023.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Lauren Minor is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $5,042.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Jean Barton holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $4,972.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Brandon Sisnett works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Brandon earned $4,949 in 2022.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Daniel Thomas is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $4,945.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Taylor Robinette holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $4,930.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Rivers Mcdonald works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Rivers earned $4,924 in 2022.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Eli Mendelsohn is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $4,915.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Andrew Matuszak serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,915.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Chase Curry is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $4,904.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Lily Wobbe is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $4,825.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Noah Reinke serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2021 pay totaled $4,741.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Charlotte Glaab serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,726.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Taneshya Allen works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Taneshya earned $4,725 in 2024.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Zaeim Brown works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Zaeim earned $4,719 in 2026.
Cashier Coordinator Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Jean Barton holds the role of Cashier Coordinator Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,650.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Addison Jones holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,637.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Sophia Wagner works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Sophia earned $4,634 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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John Mcfarland works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. John earned $4,589 in 2021.