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Zoo Life Support Operator salaries

What the State of Minnesota pays people with the job title “Zoo Life Support Operator” in fiscal year 2026, across all agencies.

Employees
2
FY 2026
Total paid
$161,096
in FY 2026
Median paid
$80,548
base rate median $69,826
Average paid
$80,548
across 2 with pay
Highest paid
$83,692
Moline, Joshua David

Median pay by fiscal year

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Employees by fiscal year

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Agencies with this job title

FY 2026, largest agencies by number of people; averages use the amount paid in the year

Highest average pay (3+ people)

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Employees, FY 2026
NameAgencyBase payPaid ▼Overtime
Moline, Joshua DavidMinnesota Zoological Garden
Life Support
$33.57 /hr$83,692$10,063
Knott, Matthew TranerMinnesota Zoological Garden
Life Support
$33.57 /hr$77,404$3,909

Each person counts once per fiscal year, agency and county (multiple positions combined, shown as “+ more”). “Paid” is the total paid during the fiscal year, including overtime and other pay; it is lower than the base rate for anyone who started, left or worked part time. “Base pay” is the rate on record.