Zookeeper salary in United States

The average salary for a Zookeeper is $19.53 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 477 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 9, 2026.

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Zookeeper salaries typically range between a low of $13.69 and a high of $27.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Zookeeper include Oregon Zoo, OR at $32.30 per hour, Oakland, CA at $27.33 per hour, and Cincinnati, OH at $24.06 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Zookeeper include Los Angeles City Attorney ($70,595 per year) and Oregon Zoo ($69,633 per year).