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 22
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Lucas Yates is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $456.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Tanis Heath serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2022 pay totaled $435.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Sara Pirtle serves as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W. Their 2023 pay totaled $427.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Katherine Maguire works as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W for Louisville Zoo. Katherine earned $320 in 2022.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Danielle Tindall works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Danielle earned $282 in 2022.
Events Assistant Pt Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Mekayla Carruthers works as a Events Assistant Pt Zu for Louisville Zoo. Mekayla earned $270 in 2022.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Anthoni Rice serves as a Zoo Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $250.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Michele O'Meara holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $228.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Andrew Segal is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $223.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Haileigh Thornton holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $217.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Elisa Mcculloch is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $198.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Jennifer Reynolds works as a Zoo Aide for Louisville Zoo. Jennifer earned $189 in 2023.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Kiara Ward is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $188.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Stephen Raso serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $181.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Maliyah Pettaway works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Maliyah earned $178 in 2024.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Morgan Jones is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $173.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Matthew Nichols serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2021 pay totaled $154.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Cindy Froman works as a Keeper II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Cindy earned $139 in 2021.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Rayna Carroll serves as a Rides and Attractions Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $129.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Erika Gainey is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $124.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Zoe Emberton is a Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $117.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Madelyn Webster is a Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $108.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Anthony Oliver is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $91.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Trenton Grote is a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $83.
Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W/Louisville Zoo
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Anani Paganafanador works as a Splash Park Attendant - Temporary W for Louisville Zoo. Anani earned $61 in 2021.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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David Staueble works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. David earned $58 in 2021.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Chloe Griffis works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Chloe earned $29 in 2021.
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Kristen Morris appears in Louisville Zoo payroll as a Zoo Service Clerk, with $0 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Director/Louisville Zoo
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John Walczak works as a Director for Louisville Zoo. John earned $0 in 2022.
Elephant Area Supvsr/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Steve Burton serves as a Elephant Area Supvsr. Their 2023 pay totaled $0.
Cashier - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Kathleen Hicks works as a Cashier - Zu for Louisville Zoo. Kathleen earned $0 in 2024.
Events Specialist/Louisville Zoo
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Sarah Barnett works as a Events Specialist for Louisville Zoo. Sarah earned $0 in 2022.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Sarah Daunhauer holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $0.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Hayden Kaestner is a Custodian I - Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $0.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kiara Hobbs serves as a Zoo Service Clerk. Their 2026 pay totaled $0.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Elaina Mueller holds the role of Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $0.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Nadia Yanez works as a Zoo Service Worker for Louisville Zoo. Nadia earned $0 in 2026.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Evan Rosenfeldt serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $0.
Events Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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Taylor Torsky works as a Events Coordinator for Louisville Zoo. Taylor earned $0 in 2023.
Zoo Lss Technician/Louisville Zoo
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Jodi Bennett is a Zoo Lss Technician at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $0.