Noetzli, Christoph
Zoo SupervisorMinnesota Zoological GardenDakota CountyFull-time
Animal Care. Minnesota state employee pay history, from State of Minnesota salary data.
Pay by fiscal year
Total paid across all records in each year, overtime included, compared with consumer prices.
From FY 2012 to FY 2026, pay went up 271% while consumer prices went up 44%. After inflation, pay is up 157% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $94,123 | +5.1% | +3.1% | +1.9% |
| FY 2025 | $89,598 | +6.6% | +2.6% | +3.9% |
| FY 2024 | $84,025 | +6.4% | +3.3% | +3.0% |
| FY 2023 | $78,949 | +27.8% | +6.3% | +20.3% |
| FY 2022 | $61,761 | +6.5% | +7.2% | −0.6% |
| FY 2021 | $57,985 | +2.8% | +2.3% | +0.5% |
| FY 2020 | $56,393 | +1.1% | +1.6% | −0.4% |
| FY 2019 | $55,772 | +12.1% | +2.1% | +9.8% |
| FY 2018 | $49,751 | +6.9% | +2.3% | +4.6% |
| FY 2017 | $46,530 | +6.5% | +1.8% | +4.6% |
| FY 2016 | $43,693 | +3.7% | +0.7% | +3.0% |
| FY 2015 | $42,132 | +5.1% | +0.7% | +4.3% |
| FY 2014 | $40,093 | +6.5% | +1.6% | +4.9% |
| FY 2013 | $37,631 | +48.2% | +1.7% | +45.8% |
| FY 2012 | $25,389 | — | — | — |
Each change compares a year with the one before. Large swings usually come from a partial year, extra hours or a change of job rather than a raise. Prices: Consumer Price Index (CPI-U, U.S. city average) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, averaged July to June; FY 2026 uses 11 months because October 2025 was not published.
Compared with the same job title
FY 2026 · Zoo Supervisor
Paid more than 29% of the 7 people with this job title that year. The median was $96,878.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
15 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Animal Care | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $45.92 /hr | $367 | $94,123 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Animal Care | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $43.59 /hr | $349 | $89,598 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Animal Care | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $40.17 /hr | $1,279 | $84,025 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Biological Programs Office | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $36.72 /hr | $2,344 | $78,949 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Aquatics | Zoo Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $29.01 /hr | $1,701 | $61,761 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Aquariums | Zoo Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $27.53 /hr | $1,426 | $57,985 |
| 2020 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Aquariums | Zoo Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $26.09 /hr | $4,143 | $56,393 |
| 2019 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Aquariums | Zoo Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $24.82 /hr | $6,376 | $55,772 |
| 2018 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Aquariums | Zoo Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $23.55 /hr | $2,600 | $49,751 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Aquariums | Zoo Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $22.39 /hr | $34 | $46,530 |
| 2016 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Aquariums | Zoo Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $21.19 /hr | $31 | $43,693 |
| 2015 | MN Zoological Garden Aquariums | Zoo Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $20.17 /hr | $1,458 | $42,132 |
| 2014 | MN Zoological Garden Aquariums | Zoo Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $19.00 /hr | $2,122 | $40,093 |
| 2013 | MN Zoological Garden Aquariums | Zoo Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $17.95 /hr | $2,326 | $37,631 |
| 2012 | MN Zoological Garden Aquariums | Zoo Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $16.70 /hr | $1,934 | $25,389 |
The state reports one pay total per person per year, covering all of their positions, so it appears on one of that year’s lines and the others show no separate pay.
Highest paid in Minnesota Zoological Garden
FY 2026, amount paid
- Frawley, John$421,176Dir Zoological Gardens
- Mosher, Abigail E$163,030Agency Div Director Sr
- Kromschroeder, Sherry$161,019Agency Chief Financial Officer
- Garity, Susan C$149,247Veterinarian
- Pearson, Dawn Renee$146,607Human Resources Director 3
- Tillery, Otha$146,607Plant Mgmt Dir
- Kochevar, Randall$144,059Zoo Animal Programs Director
- Hoye, Pamela Ann$134,577State Prog Admin Manager Sr
Highest paid as Zoo Supervisor
FY 2026, amount paid
- Mitchell, John Rex$104,648Minnesota Zoological Garden
- Thomas, Kimberly$102,679Minnesota Zoological Garden
- Weinhardt-Treangen, Diana L$102,677Minnesota Zoological Garden
- Barney, Breanne Rose$96,878Minnesota Zoological Garden
- Blair, Daniel$90,018Minnesota Zoological Garden
- Nigon, Adam Daryl$86,075Minnesota Zoological Garden