Zoo Worker Salary in Waterloo, Iowa

Zoo Worker Salary in Waterloo, IA

How much does a Zoo Worker make in Waterloo, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Zoo Worker in Waterloo, IA is $38,440. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $31,850 to a high of $45,309, with most professionals earning between $34,990 and $42,035.

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10th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $31,850 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $34,990 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $38,440 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $42,035 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $45,309 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
25% $34,990 10% $31,850 90% $45,309 75% $42,035 $38,440 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

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    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 Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Zoo Worker ranges from $34,990 to $42,035 with the average base salary of $38,440. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,990 to $42,035 with the average total cash compensation of $38,440.

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About Waterloo, Iowa    Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0....More

Waterloo, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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