Thomas, Kimberly
Zoo SupervisorMinnesota Zoological GardenDakota CountyFull-time
Campus Planning & Management. 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 2011 to FY 2026, pay went up 51% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 2% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $102,679 | +3.9% | +3.1% | +0.7% |
| FY 2025 | $98,844 | +6.0% | +2.6% | +3.3% |
| FY 2024 | $93,222 | −0.6% | +3.3% | −3.8% |
| FY 2023 | $93,778 | +49.3% | +6.3% | +40.5% |
| FY 2022 | $62,804 | +2.5% | +7.2% | −4.4% |
| FY 2021 | $61,274 | −24.6% | +2.3% | −26.3% |
| FY 2020 | $81,225 | +1.2% | +1.6% | −0.4% |
| FY 2019 | $80,283 | −0.1% | +2.1% | −2.1% |
| FY 2018 | $80,340 | +4.4% | +2.3% | +2.1% |
| FY 2017 | $76,978 | +0.5% | +1.8% | −1.3% |
| FY 2016 | $76,568 | +4.5% | +0.7% | +3.8% |
| FY 2015 | $73,279 | +1.0% | +0.7% | +0.3% |
| FY 2014 | $72,525 | +6.0% | +1.6% | +4.4% |
| FY 2013 | $68,411 | −2.8% | +1.7% | −4.4% |
| FY 2012 | $70,394 | +3.8% | +2.9% | +0.9% |
| FY 2011 | $67,787 | — | — | — |
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 71% 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
20 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Campus Planning & Management | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $49.39 /hr | — | $102,679 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Campus Planning & Management | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $48.66 /hr | — | $98,844 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Campus Planning & Management | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $44.89 /hr | — | $93,222 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Campus Planning & Management | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $42.55 /hr | — | $93,778 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Fleet & Grounds Mtce | Horticulturist Full-time · left during year | Dakota | $31.00 /hr | — | — |
| 2022 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Building, Fleet & Grounds Mtce | Horticulturist Full-time | Dakota | $30.24 /hr | — | $62,804 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Project Management | Zoo Supervisor Full-time · left during year | Dakota | $41.51 /hr | — | — |
| 2021 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Building, Fleet & Grounds Mtce | Horticulturist Full-time | Dakota | $29.50 /hr | — | $61,274 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Project Management | Zoo Supervisor Full-time · left during year | Dakota | $40.50 /hr | — | — |
| 2020 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Building, Fleet & Grounds Mtce | Horticulturist Full-time | Dakota | $28.78 /hr | — | $81,225 |
| 2020 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Project Management | Zoo Supervisor Full-time · left during year | Dakota | $39.51 /hr | — | — |
| 2019 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Project Management | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $38.64 /hr | — | $80,283 |
| 2018 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Project Management | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $37.79 /hr | — | $80,340 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Project Management | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $37.05 /hr | — | $76,978 |
| 2016 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Project Management | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $36.15 /hr | — | $76,568 |
| 2015 | MN Zoological Garden Project Management | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $35.27 /hr | — | $73,279 |
| 2014 | MN Zoological Garden Construction | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $34.24 /hr | — | $72,525 |
| 2013 | MN Zoological Garden Construction | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $33.24 /hr | — | $68,411 |
| 2012 | MN Zoological Garden Construction | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $32.59 /hr | — | $70,394 |
| 2011 | MN Zoological Garden Construction | Zoo Supervisor Full-time | Dakota | $32.59 /hr | — | $67,787 |
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
- Weinhardt-Treangen, Diana L$102,677Minnesota Zoological Garden
- Barney, Breanne Rose$96,878Minnesota Zoological Garden
- Noetzli, Christoph$94,123Minnesota Zoological Garden
- Blair, Daniel$90,018Minnesota Zoological Garden
- Nigon, Adam Daryl$86,075Minnesota Zoological Garden