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 19
Veterinary Technician/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Elizabeth Hayden serves as a Veterinary Technician. Their 2022 pay totaled $3,193.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kristin Morris serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,181.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Mya Dillard is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $3,169.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Robert Carroll serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2021 pay totaled $3,137.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Landon Cagle works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Landon earned $3,127 in 2022.
Events Assistant Pt Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Mallory Terrell is a Events Assistant Pt Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $3,108.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Katie Bilbro serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,088.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Brigid Bibelhauser holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,086.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Retaj Alsabbagh works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Retaj earned $3,045 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Sophia Wagner works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Sophia earned $3,015 in 2024.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Isaiah Ware holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $3,015.
Maintenance Worker II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Cory Cooksey serves as a Maintenance Worker II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,010.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Brandi Baker serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,998.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Thomas Kaelin serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,998.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Marita Jones is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $2,939.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Dakota Rosser is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $2,925.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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John Baldwin is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $2,897.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Courtney Miller serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2022 pay totaled $2,889.
Events Assistant Pt Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Hannah Gipson works as a Events Assistant Pt Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Hannah earned $2,882 in 2021.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Dylan Gray holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $2,869.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Keith Dunn works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Keith earned $2,857 in 2026.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Julie Phillips serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2022 pay totaled $2,840.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Lee Keeling is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $2,816.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Justin Bibb serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,807.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Dylan Abner serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,797.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Sawyer Woodring serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,789.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Brianna Blocher Torres serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2022 pay totaled $2,729.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Grant Bostock works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Grant earned $2,717 in 2026.
Education Instructor/Louisville Zoo
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Clayton Sexton works as a Education Instructor for Louisville Zoo. Clayton earned $2,688 in 2024.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Trevor Norris is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $2,676.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Lance Young serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,604.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Keith Williams is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $2,601.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Owen Fitzgerald works as a Zoo Aide for Louisville Zoo. Owen earned $2,572 in 2022.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Trevor Goff serves as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,561.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Layla Schreiner holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,553.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Autumn Hearn works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Autumn earned $2,519 in 2023.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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David Rice Iii holds the role of Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,508.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Jayda Stepp is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $2,496.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Cameron Jones is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $2,484.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Joshua Moore serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,436.