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 4
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Peter Lindle holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,429.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Christopher Florence works as a Keeper II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Christopher earned $44,376 in 2021.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Anna Dewitt serves as a Keeper II Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $44,327.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Katrina Curtis serves as a Zoo Keeper II Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $44,295.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Brian Hettinger is a Keeper II Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $44,235.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jeremy Wilcheck serves as a Zoo Keeper II Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $44,176.
Zoo Registrar Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Lisa Trusty is a Zoo Registrar Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $44,052.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Brice Patterson holds the role of Keeper II Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $44,015.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Jordan Adams works as a Keeper II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Jordan earned $43,940 in 2021.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Jared Wiley holds the role of Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $43,780.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Emily Yanko serves as a Zoo Keeper II Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $43,728.
Zoo Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Noah Barnes serves as a Zoo Educator I Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $43,578.
Payroll Specialist Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Tanya Zeitz works as a Payroll Specialist Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Tanya earned $43,498 in 2021.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Rebekah Chmielewski is a Keeper II Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $43,306.
Taxonomic Curator/Louisville Zoo
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William Mcmahan holds the role of Taxonomic Curator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,129.
Keeper III Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jody Watkins serves as a Keeper III Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $43,127.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Colleen Mckenna serves as a Zoo Keeper II Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $42,915.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Emily Yanko works as a Keeper II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Emily earned $42,913 in 2021.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Anthony Schneider is a Keeper II Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $42,889.
Carpenter Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Ronald Putman is a Carpenter Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $42,805.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Evan Rosenfeldt holds the role of Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $42,418.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Katrina Curtis serves as a Keeper II Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $42,010.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Haley Lindle works as a Keeper II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Haley earned $41,846 in 2021.
Horticulture Worker Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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William Veeneman holds the role of Horticulture Worker Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $41,694.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Eliza Fahringer works as a Zoo Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Eliza earned $41,567 in 2022.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Lindsey Spann works as a Keeper II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Lindsey earned $41,449 in 2021.
Veterinary Technician/Louisville Zoo
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Michaela Lacoursiere holds the role of Veterinary Technician at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,782.
Marketing Manager/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Robert Kemnitz serves as a Marketing Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,648.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Derick Mcnair is a Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $40,417.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Peter Lindle works as a Keeper II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Peter earned $40,362 in 2021.
Zoo Lss Technician/Louisville Zoo
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Jodi Hibbard works as a Zoo Lss Technician for Louisville Zoo. Jodi earned $40,199 in 2021.
Development Specialist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Caleb Omeara works as a Development Specialist Zu for Louisville Zoo. Caleb earned $40,110 in 2024.
Information Systems Technician Pt Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Brian Hiserote works as a Information Systems Technician Pt Zu for Louisville Zoo. Brian earned $40,025 in 2023.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Eleanor Stone works as a Keeper I Zu for Louisville Zoo. Eleanor earned $39,853 in 2022.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Colleen Mckenna is a Keeper II Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $39,844.
Information Systems Technician Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Brian Hiserote works as a Information Systems Technician Zu for Louisville Zoo. Brian earned $39,767 in 2022.
Assistant Director/Louisville Zoo
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Daniel Cole works as a Assistant Director for Louisville Zoo. Daniel earned $39,630 in 2026.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Jeremy Wilcheck is a Keeper II Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $39,222.
Auto Maintenance Mechanical Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Evan Mason serves as a Auto Maintenance Mechanical Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $39,143.
Membership Specialist Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Maggie Taylor is a Membership Specialist Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $39,129.