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Zoo Supervisor

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

9 employees hold this title in Minnesota Zoological Garden. Median total compensation for the role is $86,918, above the department median of $46,651.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $670.7K
Role median: $86,918
Agency median: $46,651
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$30,226$101,823+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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John Mitchell

Zoo Supervisor/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$102,390

Sub-department: Animal Care
Base pay: $100,249
Overtime: $2,142
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,390
Hire date: 2021-12-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Mitchell is a Zoo Supervisor at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Animal Care. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,390. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kimberly Thomas

Zoo Supervisor/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$98,844

Sub-department: Campus Planning & Management
Base pay: $98,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,844
Hire date: 1984-04-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kimberly Thomas is a Zoo Supervisor at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Campus Planning & Management. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,844. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Diana Weinhardt-Treangen

Zoo Supervisor/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$98,662

Sub-department: Animal Care
Base pay: $99,201
Overtime: -$539
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,662
Hire date: 2007-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Diana Weinhardt-Treangen is a Zoo Supervisor at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Animal Care. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,662. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Christoph Noetzli

Zoo Supervisor/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$89,598

Sub-department: Animal Care
Base pay: $89,249
Overtime: $349
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,598
Hire date: 2011-09-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christoph Noetzli is a Zoo Supervisor at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Animal Care. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,598. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Breanne Barney

Zoo Supervisor/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$86,918

Sub-department: Animal Care
Base pay: $81,565
Overtime: $3,396
Other pay: $1,958
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,918
Hire date: 2022-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Breanne Barney is a Zoo Supervisor at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Animal Care. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,918. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

James Sanford

Zoo Supervisor/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2024 total comp

$59,894

Sub-department: Animal Care
Base pay: $58,033
Overtime: $447
Other pay: $1,414
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,894
Hire date: 2012-03-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Sanford works as a Zoo Supervisor for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Animal Care. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. James earned $59,894 in 2024. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jamie Toste

Zoo Supervisor/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$52,515

Sub-department: Animal Care
Base pay: $45,280
Overtime: $375
Other pay: $6,861
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,515
Hire date: 2012-10-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jamie Toste works as a Zoo Supervisor for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Animal Care. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Jamie earned $52,515 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Adam Nigon

Zoo Supervisor/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$51,700

Sub-department: Animal Care
Base pay: $49,869
Overtime: $1,831
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,700
Hire date: 2024-11-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adam Nigon holds the role of Zoo Supervisor at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Animal Care. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,700. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Daniel Blair

Zoo Supervisor/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$30,226

Sub-department: Animal Care
Base pay: $30,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,226
Hire date: 2025-02-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Blair is a Zoo Supervisor at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Animal Care. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,226. They are represented by Middle Management Association.