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 9
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Sierra Hayes is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $21,447.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Molly Schroering is a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2021 total compensation came to $21,330.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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James Martenis is a Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $21,224.
Development Specialist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Steven Graham works as a Development Specialist Zu for Louisville Zoo. Steven earned $21,084 in 2026.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Jazmyn Johnson is a Zoo Service Assistant at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $20,987.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Collin Young is a Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $20,954.
Cultivation & Stewardship Specialist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Max Klein works as a Cultivation & Stewardship Specialist Zu for Louisville Zoo. Max earned $20,891 in 2026.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Aedan Cridlin is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $20,863.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Collin Stansbury holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,752.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Derick Mcnair holds the role of Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $20,676.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Cameron Bir is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $20,568.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Olivia Trusty holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,546.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Marissa Cremers works as a Keeper II Zu for Louisville Zoo. Marissa earned $20,533 in 2026.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kimberly Kline serves as a Zoo Service Assistant. Their 2022 pay totaled $20,517.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Christina Skipworth holds the role of Zoo Service Clerk at Louisville Zoo. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,501.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Steven Burton works as a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal for Louisville Zoo. Steven earned $20,461 in 2022.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, James Martenis serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2026 pay totaled $20,375.
Rides and Attractions Operator/Louisville Zoo
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Melissa Meier holds the role of Rides and Attractions Operator at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,341.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Ryan Hays is a Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $20,325.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Charles Robb holds the role of Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,287.
Educator I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Noah Barnes works as a Educator I Zu for Louisville Zoo. Noah earned $20,231 in 2026.
Receptionist Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Sherri Davis is a Receptionist Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2024 total compensation came to $20,048.
Information Systems Technician Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Brian Hiserote holds the role of Information Systems Technician Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,882.
Development Specialist - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Leslie Wilson works as a Development Specialist - Zu for Louisville Zoo. Leslie earned $19,719 in 2022.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Grace Plant works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Grace earned $19,624 in 2024.
Zoo Service Clerk/Louisville Zoo
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Carrie Grant works as a Zoo Service Clerk for Louisville Zoo. Carrie earned $19,622 in 2025.
Zoo Service Assistant/Louisville Zoo
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Joseph Blandford works as a Zoo Service Assistant for Louisville Zoo. Joseph earned $19,532 in 2024.
Zoo Service Worker/Louisville Zoo
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Lia Hobbs is a Zoo Service Worker at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $19,395.
Events Specialist/Louisville Zoo
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Millicent Dorgan holds the role of Events Specialist at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,237.
Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Tracy Unger serves as a Keeper II Zu. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,198.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Timothy Clay is a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2023 total compensation came to $19,168.
Zoo Veterinary Assistant Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Esther Massingill holds the role of Zoo Veterinary Assistant Zu at Louisville Zoo. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,138.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Jeffrey Tenoever works as a Keeper I Zu for Louisville Zoo. Jeffrey earned $19,072 in 2026.
Keeper I Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Zacheriah Polster is a Keeper I Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $19,027.
Cashier Coordinator Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Andrew Tinker is a Cashier Coordinator Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $18,880.
Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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Guy Bristow is a Zoo Crew Leader-Seasonal at Louisville Zoo. 2025 total compensation came to $18,812.
Administrative Assistant - Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Jami Fowler is a Administrative Assistant - Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2026 total compensation came to $18,621.
Zoo Keeper II Zu/Louisville Zoo
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Taylor Robertson is a Zoo Keeper II Zu at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $18,509.
Zoo Aide/Louisville Zoo
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Conrad Selle is a Zoo Aide at Louisville Zoo. 2022 total compensation came to $18,499.
Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal/Louisville Zoo
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At Louisville Zoo, Kelly Robinson serves as a Zoo Team Leader - Seasonal. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,358.