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 7
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Teresa Skaggs holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,751.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Stephanine Mcnally works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Stephanine earned $25,712 in 2026.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Pamela Hall holds the role of Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2022, their total compensation was $25,599.
Carpenter Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Timothy King serves as a Carpenter Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,599.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Stephanie Green holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,587.
Keeper III Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Casie Johnson is a Keeper III Z/U at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $25,507.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Dawn Bartley serves as a Keeper II Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $25,378.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Cynthia Burger holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,375.
Guest Services Supervisor/Louisville Zoo
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Sydney Spicer is a Guest Services Supervisor at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $25,300.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Beverly Turgeon holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,290.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Julie Baker holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $25,272.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Melissa Speck serves as a Zoo Keeper II Zu. Their 2022 pay totaled $25,245.
Horticulturist Worker/Louisville Zoo
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William Starks holds the role of Horticulturist Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,216.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Stacy Wren serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $25,189.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Zachary Schuyler serves as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,979.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Andrew Scoggan holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $24,906.
Zoo Registrar Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Lisa Trusty is a Zoo Registrar Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $24,883.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Olivia Roupe is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $24,877.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Pamela Hall holds the role of Keeper II Z/U at Louisville Zoo. In 2021, their total compensation was $24,870.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Mark Stocker works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Mark earned $24,793 in 2026.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Kelly Bennett holds the role of Keeper III Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $24,785.
Zoo Veterinarian Technician/Louisville Zoo
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Catherine Smolinski is a Zoo Veterinarian Technician at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $24,755.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Rebekah Chmielewski is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $24,698.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Esther Massingill works as a Rides and Attractions Operator for Louisville Zoo. Esther earned $24,669 in 2024.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Christopher Florence serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,657.
Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Katherine Morrison holds the role of Educator I Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $24,611.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Thomas Dunn is a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $24,400.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Dana Prior works as a Keeper III Zu for Louisville Zoo. Dana earned $24,399 in 2026.
Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Derek Herrick works as a Educator I Zu for Louisville Zoo. Derek earned $24,397 in 2026.
Keeper I Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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Olivia Roupe works as a Keeper I Z/U for Louisville Zoo. Olivia earned $24,294 in 2021.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Thomas Davis serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,262.
Keeper II Z/U/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Evan Rosenfeldt serves as a Keeper II Z/U. Their 2021 pay totaled $24,250.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Nicholas Goldsmith holds the role of Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,011.
Development Coordinator/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Lori Hagest serves as a Development Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,939.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Lora Case is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $23,934.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Mark Mlynek serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $23,856.
Custodian I - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Sierra Hayes is a Custodian I - Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $23,603.
Horticulturist Worker/Louisville Zoo
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William Veeneman is a Horticulturist Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $23,566.
Zoo Veterinarian Technician/Louisville Zoo
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Michaela Lacoursiere is a Zoo Veterinarian Technician at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $23,494.
Keeper III Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Peter Lindle works as a Keeper III Zu for Louisville Zoo. Peter earned $23,461 in 2026.