Zoo Keeper salaries
What the State of Minnesota pays people with the job title “Zoo Keeper” in fiscal year 2026, across all agencies.
Employees
71
FY 2026
Total paid
$3.8M
in FY 2026
Median paid
$62,630
base rate median $63,606
Average paid
$54,001
across 71 with pay
Highest paid
$79,567
Smith, Bridget E
Median pay by fiscal year
Paid in year and annual base rate
Median paid in yearMedian annual base rate
Employees by fiscal year
People on the payroll at any time in the year
Agencies with this job title
FY 2026, largest agencies by number of people; averages use the amount paid in the year
Most people
Highest average pay (3+ people)
$54,001
Everyone, FY 2026
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