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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 12
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Cynthia Nystrom works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Cynthia earned $12,300 in 2024.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Melissa Speck works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Melissa earned $12,243 in 2026.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Emily Haas works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Emily earned $12,213 in 2025.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Taylor Robinette serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,206.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Taylor Robertson holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,060.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Lee Von Nostitz is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $11,924.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Laura Salerno is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $11,859.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Keeley Holden is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $11,840.
Cashier Coordinator Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Mary Howell serves as a Cashier Coordinator Zu. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,838.
Auto Maintenance Mechanical Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Evan Mason serves as a Auto Maintenance Mechanical Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $11,819.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Justyce Brown works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Justyce earned $11,612 in 2024.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Zackary Elzey works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Zackary earned $11,567 in 2026.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Alexis Villarreal holds the role of Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,452.
Educator I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Frederick Hougland is a Educator I Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $11,451.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Timothy Clay is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $11,342.
Events Specialist/Louisville Zoo
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Carrie Grant holds the role of Events Specialist at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,312.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Caroline Evans is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $11,269.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Stella Miller is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $11,244.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Thomas Dunn works as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Thomas earned $11,170 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Maura Maguire holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,064.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Randall Horton serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,022.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Micah Smith is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $11,021.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Nathen Dobson serves as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,000.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Ellen Larson serves as a Education Instructor. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,997.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Joseph Blandford is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $10,860.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Lucas Moss holds the role of Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,859.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Ian Sexton serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2021 pay totaled $10,850.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Nicolette Robison works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Nicolette earned $10,850 in 2023.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Sebastian Brightwell is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $10,840.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Jaden Marshall works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Jaden earned $10,819 in 2024.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jacob Brady serves as a Zoo Service Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,766.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Jacob Feign is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $10,609.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jenna Previtera serves as a Zoo Service Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,511.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Samantha Satterley is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $10,456.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Umuikher Shariff is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $10,344.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Michael Seay holds the role of Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,315.
Education Assistant Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Joshua Foster holds the role of Education Assistant Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,305.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Stella Miller serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,256.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Olivia Thompson works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Olivia earned $10,238 in 2025.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Charles Bauer serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,062.