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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Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Breanna O'Bryan works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Breanna earned $4,568 in 2026.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Margaret Anderson serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2022 pay totaled $4,534.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Kimoni Fowler is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $4,484.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Halleigh Durham holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $4,465.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Derek Herrick works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Derek earned $4,448 in 2021.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Saxon Sydnor holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $4,434.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Brittney Ross is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $4,344.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Caroline Burke holds the role of Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $4,334.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Madeleine Van Amburgh is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $4,334.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Molly Ford serves as a Education Instructor. Their 2021 pay totaled $4,323.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Hunter Mattingly serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2021 pay totaled $4,298.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Catherine Dawn serves as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W. Their 2021 pay totaled $4,225.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Joseph Thompson is a Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $4,211.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Kristen Nichols holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,090.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Gloria Kruep serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2021 pay totaled $4,061.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Curtis Ralston holds the role of Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $4,056.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Austin Voignier is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $4,043.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Torkwase Love works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Torkwase earned $4,029 in 2026.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Sarah Miller holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,983.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Asaiah Rhodes serves as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,921.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Emalee Obrien serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,883.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Landon Elder works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Landon earned $3,840 in 2024.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Allison Vialpando works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Allison earned $3,838 in 2026.