As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Zoo Worker in Georgia is $39,687, equivalent to $19 per hour, $763 weekly, or $3,307 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 Georgia vary widely, spanning from $32,479 to $46,215. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,914) and 75th percentile ($43,104), while top earners (90th percentile) make $46,215 per year. This $7,190 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, Georgia Zoo Worker often earn 3.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 51 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 nationwide for Zoo Worker job salary. 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 $32,479 GA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $35,914 GA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $39,687 GA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $43,104 GA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $46,215 GA May 01, 2026
25% $35,914 10% $32,479 90% $46,215 75% $43,104 $39,687 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $37,873 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $40,842 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $38,950 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $37,902 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $37,719 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $37,794 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $37,839 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $37,825 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $37,459 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $38,762 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    Zoo Worker

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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