▼13%
$15.42
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$10.42
MEDIAN
$15.42
90%
$20.57
The average hourly pay for a Zookeeper is $15.42 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$10 - $21
Bonus
$770 - $2k
Total Pay
$22k - $44k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Zookeepers?
What Do Zookeepers Do?
Zookeeper Tasks
- Prepare animal diets according to prescription determined by Management.
- Follow American Zoo and Aquarium (AZA) Code of Professional Ethics and Species Survival Plan (SSP) Guidelines.
- Recommend improvements in animal care procedures and schedules.
- Recognize diseases and carry out treatments prescribed by zoo veterinarian and/or Management.
- Clean zoo exhibits and grounds and maintain general upkeep of the animal habitat.
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Common Health Benefits for a Zookeeper
Medical
77%
Dental
51%
Vision
51%
None
23%
Gender Breakdown for Zookeepers
Female
71.8%
Male
25.6%
Prefer to self-define
2.6%
This data is based on 39 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Zookeepers
What is the highest pay for Zookeepers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Zookeeper is $20.57 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Zookeepers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Zookeeper is $10.42 / hour
How can Zookeepers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Zookeeper is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Zookeeper that oversees more junior Zookeepers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.