How much does a Zoo Worker make in Ohio? The average Zoo Worker salary in Ohio is $39,904 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $38,438 and $44,457. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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 $37,103 OH February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $38,438 OH February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $39,904 OH February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $44,457 OH February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $48,602 OH February 26, 2024
25% $38,438 10% $37,103 90% $48,602 75% $44,457 $39,904 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $37,635 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $40,163 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $37,147 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $36,902 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $38,359 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $37,843 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $39,771 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $37,537 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $38,020 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $39,063 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Job Openings for Zoo Worker in Ohio
amzap.org - Fort Wayne , IN
Join the zoo team! Every employee is an important part of the mission and success of the Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo. As a member of our team, youll be a vital part of our mission to connect kids and animals, strengthen families, and inspire people to care. Apply now! Click on the available opportunities below to find out more about the position, requirements, and application process. **Zoo Keeper: Central Zoo (Full-Time)** Applications are being accepted for a full-time Zoo Keeper in the Central Zoo. The Zoo Keeper performs work necessary to provide basic daily animal care for zoo animals, ensures appropriate animal welfare, and performs husbandry practices such as operant conditioning, enrichment strategy, and assisting with husbandry and enclosure furnishing design. This position is responsible for daily husbandry of New World primates, agouti, Canada lynx, and a variety of bird species. A Bachelors Degree in an animal-related field and one year of experience in a zoological setting ar
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Zoo Miami Zoo Miami Keeper 1 (Animal Care Specialist 1) - Flooded Forest Now is a great time to join our family and be a part of Zoo Miami's dynamic future as we strive to "To Inspire people through engaging experiences to preserve nature in South Florida and across the globe". Zoo Miami is focused on five key commitments: Conservation, Our Team, Our Animals, Our Guests, and Our Community through our core values of Welcoming, Caring, Fun, Collaborative and Dedicated. Zoo Miami is proud to be active in many global wildlife and environmental conservation initiatives and is involved in over 36 projects taking place on six continents. The largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida, Zoo Miami is the only tropical zoo in the continental United States, occupying almost 750 acres (340 developed), the Zoo is home to approximately 2,500 animals representing nearly 400 different species. Zoo Miami currently has a full time zoo keeper position available in the Flooded Forest area of Amazon an
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Wildlife Conservation Society - New York , NY
Internal Job Description Position Objective To provide excellent animal care and enhance the visitor experience. To perform any activity required for the life support systems necessary for animal wellbeing and exhibit appearance at the New York Aquarium. Work with elasmobranchs, sea turtles, marine fishes and invertebrates. Principal Responsibilities (responsibilities may include but are not limited to): Adhere to all Wildlife Conservation Society, New York Aquarium and Animal Department standards of conduct, policies, and procedures to ensure the standards of safety, animal wellbeing, animal training, and animal enrichment are being maintained. Maintain safe and sanitary areas of food preparation/storage and animal habitats. Ensure animals receive the appropriate nutrition, the appropriate food bases, and report changes through clear communication with Animal Supervisor Carry out the instructions for the care of sick and neonate animals, including administering treatments, vitamins an
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** Where passion turns into a career!** **** Here at Reid Park Zoo, we inspire people to protect wild animals and wild places. As a member of the team, you will be expressing our mission, vision, and values in your day to day activity while being a part of the dynamic and diverse team unlike any other. We offer a wide range of benefits for full-time staff including: two health insurance programs, two dental plans, free vision insurance, free life/ AD&D insurance, free Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance, 401k retirement plan with 4% employer match, free Employee Assistance Program, supplemental life insurance for self/ spouse/ children, paid sick, vacation and holidays, employee discounts, employee hotline and free family zoo membership. To complete an application for employment at Reid Park Zoo, download and open our , fill in your information, save the form, and e-mail the application along with your resume to hr@ReidParkZoo.org. We require a resume and application for all
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** Where passion turns into a career!** **** Here at Reid Park Zoo, we inspire people to protect wild animals and wild places. As a member of the team, you will be expressing our mission, vision, and values in your day-to-day activity while being a part of the dynamic and diverse team unlike any other. We offer a wide range of benefits for full-time staff including: three health insurance programs, two dental plans, vision insurance, free life/ AD&D insurance, free Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance, 401k retirement plan with 4% employer match, free Employee Assistance Program, Legal Assistance program, supplemental life insurance for self/ spouse/ children, paid sick, vacation and holidays, employee discounts, employee hotline and free family zoo membership. Positions are open until filled. Please forward resumes to hr@reidparkzoo.org Thank you for showing interest in the Zoos employment opportunities! By checking this site often, you can learn more about the Zoo and what w
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Conexess Group, LLC - Minneapolis , MN
Our History: From our start in 2009, Conexess has established itself in 3 markets, employing nearly 200+ individuals nation-wide. Operating in over 15 states, our client base ranges from Fortune 500/1000 companies to mid-small range companies. For the majority of the mid-small range companies, we are exclusively used due to our outstanding staffing track record. Who We Are: Conexess is a full-service staffing firm offering contract, contract-to hire, and direct placements. We have a wide range of recruiting capabilities extending from help desk technicians to CIOs. We are also capable of offering project-based work. Conexess Group is aiding a large healthcare client in their search for a Kafka Administrator in a remote capacity. This is a long-term opportunity with a competitive compensation package. Responsibilities: Perform general Kafka admin tasks, including but not limited to setup new Kafka cluser, create topics, grant permissions, offset reset, purge data, setup connectors, setu
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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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