How much does a Zoo Worker make in Newark, NJ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Zoo Worker in Newark, NJ is $47,033. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,743 to a high of $57,285, with most professionals earning between $45,311 and $52,399.

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 $43,743 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $45,311 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $47,033 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $52,399 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $57,285 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
25% $45,311 10% $43,743 90% $57,285 75% $52,399 $47,033 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 Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

Newark, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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