How much does a Zoo Worker make in Fairbanks, AK?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Zoo Worker in Fairbanks, AK is $45,637. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,814 to a high of $53,792, with most professionals earning between $41,542 and $49,906.

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 $37,814 Fairbanks,AK April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $41,542 Fairbanks,AK April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $45,637 Fairbanks,AK April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $49,906 Fairbanks,AK April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $53,792 Fairbanks,AK April 01, 2025
25% $41,542 10% $37,814 90% $53,792 75% $49,906 $45,637 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    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 Fairbanks, Alaska    Fairbanks (Tanana: Tanan) is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Fairbanks is the l....More

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