Hourly Wage for Zoo Worker Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Zoo Worker Salary

How much does a Zoo Worker make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Zoo Worker in the United States is $20 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $19 and $22. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Zoo Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $18 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $19 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $20 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $22 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $24 US March 26, 2024
25% $19 10% $18 90% $24 75% $22 $20 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Zoo Worker

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Understand the total hourly compensation opportunity for a Zoo Worker, hourly wage plus other pay elements

Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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20

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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20
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Zoo Worker in the United States. The average hourly rate for Zoo Worker ranges from $19 to $22 with the average hourly pay of $20. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $19 to $22 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $20.

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