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The highest paid zookeepers in the United States tend to work in cities like Honolulu, Hawaii, where the average hourly wage is approximately $30.77, and Seattle, Washington, with an average of about $30.32 per hour. These cities offer higher compensation possibly due to the cost of living, the size and funding of the zoos, and the level of experience required. Other cities such as Norfolk, VA, and Wichita, KS, have lower average wages, around $22.62 and $20.26 per hour respectively. Overall, urban areas with larger or more prominent zoos generally provide higher salaries for zookeepers, making Honolulu and Seattle the top-paying cities in this profession.