How much does a Zoo Worker make in South Dakota? The average Zoo Worker salary in South Dakota is $36,640 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $35,297 and $40,821. 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 $34,073 SD March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $35,297 SD March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $36,640 SD March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $40,821 SD March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $44,628 SD March 26, 2024
25% $35,297 10% $34,073 90% $44,628 75% $40,821 $36,640 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $35,662 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $34,317 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $36,396 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $33,706 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $33,706 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $33,706 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $36,151 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $36,396 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $35,662 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $35,051 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Zoo Worker in South Dakota
** 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
- Today
** 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
- Today
City of Idaho Falls Idaho - Idaho Falls , ID
The City of Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park is accepting applications for a full time Zoo Keeper. This position performs a variety of skilled duties related to the care and maintenance of captive wildlife and domestic animals. Applicants must be wi Zoo, Animal, Animal Care, Equipment, Exhibit
- 2 days ago
Memphis Zoo - Memphis , TN
This position is primarily responsible for daily husbandry of the animals in primate canyon as it relates to their physiological and psychological well-being as well as providing general maintenance of enclosures and habitats within an assigned exhibit. The ideal candidate would be proficient in all aspects of zoo animal care including husbandry, enrichment, training, exhibit maintenance, record keeping, keeper chats, and conservation. Candidates for this position should be self-motivated, hard-working, positive, dependable, who can work independently, but also thrive in a team setting. The Zoo Keeper is also responsible for ensuring a positive guest experience when interacting with guests and facilitating keeper chats. The collection encompasses: gorillas, bonobo, orangutans, siamang, white-cheeked gibbons, lemurs, spot-nosed guenons, Asian small-clawed otters, patas monkeys and colobus monkeys. Essential Job Functions •Daily husbandry of assigned animals. •Facilitates formal and info
- 2 days ago
Pupstars Pet Care LLC - Chicago , IL
Job Description Job Description Some days in pet care you have to wear many hats so if you aspire to be any of the following Lifeguard/Lion Tamer/ Referee/Zoo Keeper/Janitor keep reading...... If you possess these qualities we strongly encourage you to please apply : Team Player Multi-Tasker Show up to work punctually skills Animal Lover Can follow instructions in detail Likes long-term comitments Loves to have a great work environment (so work doesn't seem like work) If you understand working with animals involves picking up A LOT of POO, working with animals requires patience, working with animals still means you have to work with the parents of the animals, and working with animals is rewarding. Still, there can be A LOT of cleaning. Working for a small business means you get to be a part of the process and you ARE NOT JUST A NUMBER, it means everything you do counts, it means we don't have an unlimited bucket of money but we appreciate and value ALL efforts accordingly. Things we d
- 2 days ago
City of Jackson, MS - Jackson , MS
JOB DESCRIPTION Duties: Work involves the responsibility for the care of all taxa and the maintenance of sanitary conditions of buildings, grounds and enclosures. Incumbent checks diets and prepared foods prior to distributing them to the animals. Cleans and disinfects buildings, cages and other facilities housing animals; keep drains free, reports needed repairs to supervisor. Report observations on the animals to supervisors and deal with the public as public relations agents while also protecting the public and the animal collections. Special skills, knowledge and abilities: Some knowledge of the care and feeding of mammals, reptiles and/or birds represented in the zoo. Methods and techniques used in general maintenance repair and cleaning of zoo, facilities, occupational hazards involved in the work and the proper safety precautions for the safe performance of the job. Training and Education: High School graduate or equivalent (college degree preferred)and at least 2 years experien
- 3 days ago

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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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