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 20
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Deeric Newby Shoulders works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Deeric earned $2,414 in 2024.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Zaden Boeckman serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,399.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Conner Probus works as a Zoo Aide for Louisville Zoo. Conner earned $2,315 in 2022.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Maggy Inmon works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Maggy earned $2,259 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Jacob Randolph is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $2,248.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Therese Hollenkamp Bentley serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,247.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Michael Turner serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,235.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Patricia Witt works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Patricia earned $2,219 in 2022.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Christopher Fehder is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $2,197.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Natalie Dyer is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $2,193.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Mariah Talley holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $2,177.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Eric Clark serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,170.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Breonna Ross is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $2,156.
Keeper I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Rebecca Edwards is a Keeper I Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $2,150.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Jada Spratt works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Jada earned $2,148 in 2021.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Ian Weigel works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Ian earned $2,130 in 2026.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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James Mitchell works as a Zoo Aide for Louisville Zoo. James earned $2,093 in 2022.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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David Smith is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $2,078.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Joy Carter holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $2,076.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Tara Wells holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,065.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Keria Woods works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Keria earned $2,022 in 2021.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Cadence Riggle holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $1,998.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Brilee Reed is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $1,973.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Cristeen Grasch serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2026 pay totaled $1,959.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Chelsea Lintelman works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Chelsea earned $1,896 in 2023.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Julia Bunzy holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $1,865.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Audrey Hagan serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $1,863.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Lily Hotkewicz holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $1,833.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Trinity Blackmon serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2021 pay totaled $1,789.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Shaniyah Clarke serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2021 pay totaled $1,784.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Tor Chaleunphonph holds the role of Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,753.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Kayleigh Schutz works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Kayleigh earned $1,735 in 2021.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Aidan Conrady is a Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $1,727.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Mitchell Mohney serves as a Zoo Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,725.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Vania Grayson-Vargus serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2026 pay totaled $1,718.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Jonathan Rodriguez is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $1,679.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Jaden Marshall holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $1,677.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Sebastian Brightwell holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,632.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Kiera Herp works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Kiera earned $1,625 in 2026.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Evan Franklin holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,601.