What is the highest and lowest pay for Zoo Worker?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Zoo Worker in San Jose, CA is $52,038. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,384 to a high of $63,378, with most professionals earning between $50,125 and $57,974.

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 $48,384 San Jose,CA January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $50,125 San Jose,CA January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $52,038 San Jose,CA January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $57,974 San Jose,CA January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $63,378 San Jose,CA January 01, 2025
25% $50,125 10% $48,384 90% $63,378 75% $57,974 $52,038 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

  2. Up a level:

    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Zoo Worker in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Zoo Worker ranges from $50,125 to $57,974 with the average base salary of $52,038. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,125 to $57,974 with the average total cash compensation of $52,038.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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