How much does a Zoo Worker make in Springfield, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Zoo Worker in Springfield, IL is $39,723. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $32,913 to a high of $46,821, with most professionals earning between $36,159 and $43,438.

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Zoo Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $32,913 Springfield,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $36,159 Springfield,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $39,723 Springfield,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $43,438 Springfield,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $46,821 Springfield,IL April 01, 2025
25% $36,159 10% $32,913 90% $46,821 75% $43,438 $39,723 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 Springfield, IL. The base salary for Zoo Worker ranges from $36,159 to $43,438 with the average base salary of $39,723. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,159 to $43,438 with the average total cash compensation of $39,723.

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About Springfield, Illinois    Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. ....More

Springfield, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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