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 6
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Marissa Cremers holds the role of Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,920.
Custodian I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Nikki Miller holds the role of Custodian I Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $30,692.
Auto Maintenance Mechanical Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Joshua Chester is a Auto Maintenance Mechanical Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $30,593.
Zoo Ambassador Animal Program Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Emma Hazel is a Zoo Ambassador Animal Program Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $29,823.
Guest Services Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Molly Schroering holds the role of Guest Services Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,587.
Zoo Lss Technician/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Collin Poage serves as a Zoo Lss Technician. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,423.
Animal Commissary Supvsr/Louisville Zoo
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Allan Mikel works as a Animal Commissary Supvsr for Louisville Zoo. Allan earned $29,382 in 2026.
Zoo Assistant Curator/Louisville Zoo
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Michael Jones holds the role of Zoo Assistant Curator at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,334.
Zoo Electrician/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Yahya Albaidhani serves as a Zoo Electrician. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,180.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Silvia Zirkelbach holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,168.
Zoo Lss Technician/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kaitlyn Roberts serves as a Zoo Lss Technician. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,113.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Addison Jones serves as a Keeper II Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $29,043.
Plumber Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kevin Vaughn serves as a Plumber Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,966.
Public Information Specialist/Louisville Zoo
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Kyle Shepherd is a Public Information Specialist at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $28,947.
Zoo Assistant Curator/Louisville Zoo
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Jonathan Picard works as a Zoo Assistant Curator for Louisville Zoo. Jonathan earned $28,796 in 2026.
Safety & Compliance Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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Laura Witt is a Safety & Compliance Coordinator at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $28,753.
Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kathleen Johnson serves as a Educator I Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $28,748.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Laura Willoughby works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Laura earned $27,909 in 2026.
Keeper I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Christopher Ramser works as a Keeper I Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Christopher earned $27,403 in 2021.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Catherine Dawn is a Custodian I - Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $27,400.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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William Bird is a Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $27,261.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Collin Young is a Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $27,120.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Aaron Kreilein works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Aaron earned $27,038 in 2025.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Dawn Bartley works as a Zoo Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Dawn earned $26,865 in 2022.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Aaron Kreilein serves as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,799.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Jaxon Cagle holds the role of Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,711.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Alexis Dufilho Williamson serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,708.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Esther Massingill works as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Esther earned $26,702 in 2025.
Zoo Marketing & Design Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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Callie Wells is a Zoo Marketing & Design Coordinator at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $26,603.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Millicent Dorgan serves as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal. Their 2022 pay totaled $26,578.
Volunteer Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Mary Taylor serves as a Volunteer Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $26,441.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Amy Seadler works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Amy earned $26,375 in 2026.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Eliza Fahringer serves as a Keeper II Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $26,180.
Events Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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Megan Gold works as a Events Coordinator for Louisville Zoo. Megan earned $26,169 in 2026.
Payroll Specialist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Tanya Zeitz serves as a Payroll Specialist Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,988.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Emily Nolan works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Emily earned $25,948 in 2026.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Madolyne Cosby is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $25,931.
Public Education Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Jessie Grizzle is a Public Education Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $25,911.
Executive Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Marguerite Esrock serves as a Executive Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,824.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Lynzi Mikel is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $25,813.