As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Zoo Worker in Alcester, SD is $37,784, equivalent to $18 per hour, $727 weekly, or $3,149 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Zoo Worker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Zoo Worker in Alcester, SD vary widely, spanning from $30,922 to $44,000. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,193) and 75th percentile ($41,038), while top earners (90th percentile) make $44,000 per year. This $6,845 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Housekeeping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alcester Zoo Worker often earn 1.0% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Zoo Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $30,922 Alcester, SD May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $34,193 Alcester, SD May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $37,784 Alcester, SD May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $41,038 Alcester, SD May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $44,000 Alcester, SD May 01, 2026
25% $34,193 10% $30,922 90% $44,000 75% $41,038 $37,784 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Alcester, South Dakota    Alcester is a city in Union County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population ....More

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