Minnesota / Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoologist

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Zoologist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

8 employees hold this title in Minnesota Zoological Garden. Median total compensation for the role is $87,643, above the department median of $46,651.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $662.6K
Role median: $87,643
Agency median: $46,651
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$68,477$91,639+

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How total compensation varies among the 8 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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Dawn Walker

Zoologist/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$91,853

Sub-department: Farm
Base pay: $85,453
Overtime: $2,644
Other pay: $3,755
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,853
Hire date: 1997-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dawn Walker holds the role of Zoologist at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Farm. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,853. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gail Roubinek

Zoologist/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$90,326

Sub-department: Farm
Base pay: $84,147
Overtime: $2,835
Other pay: $3,343
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,326
Hire date: 2017-05-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gail Roubinek works as a Zoologist for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Farm. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Gail earned $90,326 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Terah Grace

Zoologist/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$88,403

Sub-department: Aquatics
Base pay: $84,099
Overtime: $4,292
Other pay: $11
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,403
Hire date: 2009-11-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Terah Grace serves as a Zoologist within Aquatics. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,403. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ben Hubred

Zoologist/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$87,976

Sub-department: Birds
Base pay: $86,412
Overtime: $1,564
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,976
Hire date: 1993-05-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Ben Hubred serves as a Zoologist within Birds. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,976. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Peterson

Zoologist/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$87,311

Sub-department: Aquatics
Base pay: $86,724
Overtime: $587
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,311
Hire date: 1993-11-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Daniel Peterson serves as a Zoologist within Aquatics. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,311. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Trista Fischer

Zoologist/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$76,806

Sub-department: Northern Trail
Base pay: $76,245
Overtime: $558
Other pay: $3
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,806
Hire date: 2014-04-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota Zoological Garden, Trista Fischer serves as a Zoologist within Northern Trail. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,806. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nolan Schlichter

Zoologist/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$71,486

Sub-department: Tropics & MN Trail
Base pay: $70,346
Overtime: $1,134
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,486
Hire date: 2009-04-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nolan Schlichter works as a Zoologist for Minnesota Zoological Garden within Tropics & MN Trail. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Nolan earned $71,486 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Larios De La Mora

Zoologist/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$68,477

Sub-department: Ambassador Animals
Base pay: $66,956
Overtime: $1,521
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,477
Hire date: 2015-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jessica Larios De La Mora is a Zoologist at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Ambassador Animals. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,477. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.