As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Zoo Worker in Nevada is $40,723, equivalent to $20 per hour, $783 weekly, or $3,394 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 Nevada vary widely, spanning from $33,328 to $47,422. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,852) and 75th percentile ($44,230), while top earners (90th percentile) make $47,422 per year. This $7,378 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, Nevada Zoo Worker often earn 1.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 51 companies. However, Nevada currently ranks 20 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 $33,328 NV May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $36,852 NV May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $40,723 NV May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $44,230 NV May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $47,422 NV May 01, 2026
25% $36,852 10% $33,328 90% $47,422 75% $44,230 $40,723 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Sun Valley, NV Avg. Salary $42,674 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamo, NV Avg. Salary $42,585 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Amargosa Valley, NV Avg. Salary $42,624 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Austin, NV Avg. Salary $42,557 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Baker, NV Avg. Salary $42,400 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Battle Mountain, NV Avg. Salary $42,616 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Beatty, NV Avg. Salary $42,634 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Blue Diamond, NV Avg. Salary $41,438 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Boulder City, NV Avg. Salary $41,490 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Bunkerville, NV Avg. Salary $42,360 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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    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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