How much does a Zoo Worker make in Baton Rouge, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Zoo Worker in Baton Rouge, LA is $39,065. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $32,368 to a high of $46,045, with most professionals earning between $35,560 and $42,719.

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Zoo Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $32,368 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $35,560 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $39,065 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $42,719 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $46,045 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
25% $35,560 10% $32,368 90% $46,045 75% $42,719 $39,065 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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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana    Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Loui....More

Baton Rouge, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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