Mammal Keeper Salary in Wichita, Kansas

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Mammal Keeper in Wichita, KS is $32,251. While Salary.com is seeing that Mammal Keeper salary in Wichita, KS can go up to $40,870 or down to $25,345, but most earn between $28,636 and $36,763. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mammal Keeper in the United States.

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What is a Mammal Keeper?

A Mammal Keeper is responsible for the care and management of a variety of mammal species within a zoo, wildlife park, or conservation center. Their duties may include feeding and watering animals, cleaning and maintaining enclosures, providing enrichment activities, monitoring animal behavior and health, administering medications, and assisting with breeding and conservation programs. Mammal keepers also educate the public about the animals in their care and may participate in research and conservation efforts to help protect and preserve endangered species. They must have a strong understanding of animal behavior, nutrition, and husbandry, as well as a commitment to animal welfare and conservation.

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What does a Mammal Keeper do?

Common responsibilities of a Mammal Keeper

Collaborating with other zoo staff to ensure the overall well-being and welfare of the mammals.

September 19, 2023

Providing daily care and feeding for mammals in the zoo or wildlife park.

October 01, 2023

Educating visitors about the mammals in their care and their conservation status.

October 04, 2023

Keeping detailed records of the mammals' behavior, diet, and health.

October 05, 2023

Enriching the environment for mammals by providing toys, puzzles, and other stimulating activities.

October 06, 2023

Assisting with the training and socialization of mammals for public interactions and educational programs.

October 09, 2023

Administering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinary staff.

October 23, 2023

Participating in the capture, restraint, and transportation of mammals for medical procedures or exhibit changes.

October 25, 2023

Monitoring the health and behavior of mammals and reporting any concerns to the veterinary staff.

October 28, 2023

Cleaning and maintaining mammal enclosures and exhibits.

October 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Mammal Keeper in Wichita, KS

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

28636

36763

32251

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

29410

37355

32881

What is the average salary for Mammal Keeper in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mammal Keeper in Wichita, KS. The base salary for Mammal Keeper ranges from $28,636 to $36,763 with the average base salary of $32,251. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,410 to $37,355 with the average total cash compensation of $32,881.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$32,251	$28,636 - $36,763
Bonus	$630	$774 - $592
Total Pay	$32,881	$29,410 - $37,355

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Mammal Keeper Salary Near Wichita, KS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Wichita, KS
CITY, STATE Hutchinson, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $28,606 - $36,723	COMPARE TO Wichita, KS
CITY, STATE Salina, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $28,606 - $36,723	COMPARE TO Wichita, KS
CITY, STATE Enid, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $27,732 - $35,602	COMPARE TO Wichita, KS
CITY, STATE Bartlesville, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $28,924 - $37,133	COMPARE TO Wichita, KS
CITY, STATE Stillwater, OK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $27,732 - $35,602	COMPARE TO Wichita, KS
CITY, STATE Manhattan, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $28,051 - $36,011	COMPARE TO Wichita, KS

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About Wichita, Kansas

Downtown Wichita is at 37°41′20″N 97°20′10″W / 37.68889°N 97.33611°W / 37.68889; -97.33611 (37.688888, −97.336111), at an elevation of 1,299 feet (396 m). Wichita is in south-central Kansas at the junction of Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 54. Part of the Midwestern United States, it is 157 mi (253 km) north of Oklahoma City, 181 mi (291 km) southwest of Kansas City, and 439 mi (707 km) east-southeast of Denver. The city lies on the Arkansas River near the western edge of the Flint Hills in the Wellington-McPherson Lowlands region of the Great Plains. The area's topography is characterized by...

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