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 18
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.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Dorothy Raso works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Dorothy earned $3,806 in 2026.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Laura Rissler works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Laura earned $3,804 in 2022.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Mary Carpenter is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $3,794.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Summer Ross holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,782.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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James Lawson works as a Zoo Aide for Louisville Zoo. James earned $3,755 in 2026.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Antonio Jackson is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $3,724.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Akoriyha Cummings serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,693.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Julia Holcomb works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Julia earned $3,685 in 2026.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Nicholas Thomas holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $3,653.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Sudie Snowden serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,555.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Megan Beard serves as a Keeper I Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,510.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Annemarie Doane is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $3,500.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Faith Hutt serves as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,488.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Collin Stansbury serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2022 pay totaled $3,476.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Bella Gainous serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,440.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Evangeline Condra holds the role of Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $3,432.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Joseph Ott holds the role of Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,426.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Michael Birch is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $3,384.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Brandon Sisnett holds the role of Education Instructor at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,379.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Krystian Curry holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $3,367.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Tammi Nalley holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,342.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Joseph Todd is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $3,328.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Reagan Halbleib is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $3,325.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Shamar Rice serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2021 pay totaled $3,312.
Events Specialist/Louisville Zoo
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Abby Coyle holds the role of Events Specialist at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $3,229.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Zoey Brinker holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $3,216.