How much does a Zoo Worker make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Zoo Worker in Detroit, MI is $41,134. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $34,082 to a high of $48,484, with most professionals earning between $37,443 and $44,981.

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 $34,082 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $37,443 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $41,134 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $44,981 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $48,484 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25% $37,443 10% $34,082 90% $48,484 75% $44,981 $41,134 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

  2. Up a level:

    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Zoo Worker in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Zoo Worker ranges from $37,443 to $44,981 with the average base salary of $41,134. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,443 to $44,981 with the average total cash compensation of $41,134.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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