As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Zoo Worker in the United States is $20. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Zoo Worker in the US can go up to $23 and the lowest down to $16, but most earn between $18 and $21. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Zoo Worker in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary | $16 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary | $18 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary | $20 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary | $21 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary | $23 | US | May 01, 2026 |
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
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