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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Courtland Mead works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Courtland earned $9,479 in 2022.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Nicole Ford holds the role of Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,401.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Trevor Morris works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Trevor earned $9,401 in 2025.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Mary Gehm is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $9,380.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Damarco Turner serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2026 pay totaled $9,230.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Malik Malone works as a Custodian I - Zu for Louisville Zoo. Malik earned $9,194 in 2024.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Kailey Pike holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,158.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Joseph Blandford works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Joseph earned $9,157 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Adam Howell works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Adam earned $9,155 in 2022.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Faith Hutt holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,092.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Georgia Cannon-Bugg serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,091.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Caitlin Thomas serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,046.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Vickie Wagner serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2022 pay totaled $9,032.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Matthew Cork is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $9,026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Darmarcus Kirkpatrick holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,018.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Caroline Evans works as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Caroline earned $8,995 in 2026.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Millicent Dorgan is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $8,966.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Emilee Keating works as a Custodian I - Zu for Louisville Zoo. Emilee earned $8,958 in 2022.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Sara Wolfe works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Sara earned $8,943 in 2022.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Samuel Daugherty holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,900.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Erin Crum works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Erin earned $8,869 in 2026.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Brad Feger is a Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $8,867.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Taylor Rutter holds the role of Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,863.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Nicholas Goldsmith works as a Custodian I - Zu for Louisville Zoo. Nicholas earned $8,848 in 2026.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Harley Leeseberg serves as a Zoo Service Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,834.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Ava Hedrick serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,827.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Olivia Trusty holds the role of Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,803.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Ashton Soard holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,771.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Andrew Koch serves as a Keeper III Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $8,770.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Therese Hollenkamp Bentley is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $8,724.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Kimya Morrow-Simon is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $8,706.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Christina Skipworth works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Christina earned $8,692 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Skyler Pollock serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,658.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Beau Trednick holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $8,602.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Makhi Nieves holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $8,597.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Jacob Brady holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,597.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Steven O'Neal serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2022 pay totaled $8,594.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Alicia Al-Uqdah holds the role of Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,575.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Kaden Pumphrey works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Kaden earned $8,570 in 2026.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Ella Lewis is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $8,557.