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 5
Horticulturist/Louisville Zoo
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John Payne holds the role of Horticulturist at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,047.
External Relationship & Partnership Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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Morgan Mclaughlin holds the role of External Relationship & Partnership Coordinator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,648.
Zoo Electrician/Louisville Zoo
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Derrick Schoenbachler works as a Zoo Electrician for Louisville Zoo. Derrick earned $38,527 in 2024.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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James Martenis is a Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $38,024.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Olivia Roupe is a Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $37,914.
Administrative Assistant - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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April Goldsmith-Insley holds the role of Administrative Assistant - Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,911.
Cashier Coordinator Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Jean Barton works as a Cashier Coordinator Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Jean earned $37,503 in 2021.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Sarah Herde holds the role of Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,448.
Guest Services Supervisor II/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Sydney Mills serves as a Guest Services Supervisor II. Their 2021 pay totaled $37,433.
Cashier Coordinator Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Mary Buchter works as a Cashier Coordinator Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Mary earned $37,422 in 2021.
Taxonomic Curator/Louisville Zoo
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James Mckinney holds the role of Taxonomic Curator at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,197.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Anna Stradley is a Keeper II Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $36,747.
Zoo Aquatic Lss Engineer/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Lonnie Lamb serves as a Zoo Aquatic Lss Engineer. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,655.
Veterinary Hospital Manager/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, James Huber serves as a Veterinary Hospital Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,323.
Information Systems Technician Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Brian Hiserote works as a Information Systems Technician Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Brian earned $36,158 in 2021.
Guest Services Manager/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, John Bechtler serves as a Guest Services Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,144.
Horticulture Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, William Nay serves as a Horticulture Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,823.
Maintenance Worker II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Kevin Vaughn works as a Maintenance Worker II Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Kevin earned $35,352 in 2021.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Jody Watkins is a Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $35,188.
Administrative Assistant Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, April Goldsmith-Insley serves as a Administrative Assistant Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $35,127.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Angela Johnson works as a Keeper III Zu for Louisville Zoo. Angela earned $34,802 in 2025.
Personnel Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Michele Golden holds the role of Personnel Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,732.
Taxonomic Curator/Louisville Zoo
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Jessica Cunningham works as a Taxonomic Curator for Louisville Zoo. Jessica earned $34,589 in 2026.
Events Specialist/Louisville Zoo
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Megan Gold works as a Events Specialist for Louisville Zoo. Megan earned $34,133 in 2022.
Zoo Facilities Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Ronald Putman works as a Zoo Facilities Supervisor for Louisville Zoo. Ronald earned $33,992 in 2026.
Zoo Assistant Curator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Jill Katka serves as a Zoo Assistant Curator. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,666.
Cashier Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kathleen Hicks serves as a Cashier Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $33,629.
Cashier Coordinator Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Caitlin Loeffler is a Cashier Coordinator Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $33,406.
Systems Administrator/Louisville Zoo
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Robert Abel works as a Systems Administrator for Louisville Zoo. Robert earned $33,169 in 2026.
Membership Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Adam Shaft holds the role of Membership Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,138.
Revenue & Admissions Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Paulena Proctor is a Revenue & Admissions Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $32,936.
Administrative Assistant Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Jami Fowler holds the role of Administrative Assistant Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $32,926.
Marketing Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Heather Dishon serves as a Marketing Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,525.
Maintenance HVAC Mechanical Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Walter Calfee is a Maintenance HVAC Mechanical Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $32,260.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Anna Stradley works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Anna earned $31,943 in 2024.
Receptionist Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Sherri Davis works as a Receptionist Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Sherri earned $31,387 in 2021.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Nikki Miller holds the role of Custodian I - Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $31,293.
Guest Services Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Joshua Lampton is a Guest Services Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $31,069.
Zoo Events Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Stephanie Bromback serves as a Zoo Events Supervisor. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,012.
Zoo Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Derek Herrick works as a Zoo Educator I Zu for Louisville Zoo. Derek earned $31,006 in 2022.