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Zookeeper salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Zookeeper make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.70
Average $19.70
Low $13.65
High $28.44

The average salary for a zookeeper is $19.70 per hour in the United States. 457 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Zookeeper job openings in United States

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Wild Animal Keeper, Oceans, Wo...
Wildlife Conservation Society3.9out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$48,119 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Zookeeper in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Los Angeles City Attorney
 
$70,595per year
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Oregon Zoo
 
$69,633per year
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Philadelphia Zoo
 
$69,333per year
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DANE COUNTY
 
$68,848per year
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IdealTraits Inc
 
$66,250per year
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City of Los Angeles
 
$66,178per year
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Highest paying cities for Zookeepers near United States

  1. Oregon Zoo, OR
    $32.57 per hour
  2. Oakland, CA
    $27.29 per hour
  3. Norfolk, VA
    $23.52 per hour
  4. Wichita, KS
    $20.70 per hour
  5. Palm Desert, CA
    $20.33 per hour

Where can a Zookeeper earn more?

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