Zoologist salaries
What the State of Minnesota pays people with the job title “Zoologist” in fiscal year 2026, across all agencies.
Employees
8
FY 2026
Total paid
$682,814
in FY 2026
Median paid
$87,956
base rate median $86,174
Average paid
$85,352
across 8 with pay
Highest paid
$93,949
Roubinek, Gail Jean
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)
$85,352
Everyone, FY 2026
Filter, sort and analyze in Explore →| Name | Agency | Base pay | Paid ▼ | Overtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roubinek, Gail Jean | Minnesota Zoological Garden Farm | $41.43 /hr | $93,949 | $2,593 |
| Walker, Dawn | Minnesota Zoological Garden Farm | $41.43 /hr | $92,765 | $2,718 |
| Hubred, Ben I | Minnesota Zoological Garden Birds | $41.43 /hr | $90,103 | $2,647 |
| Peterson, Daniel J | Minnesota Zoological Garden Aquariums | $41.43 /hr | $88,414 | $958 |
| Grace, Terah S | Minnesota Zoological Garden Aquariums | $41.43 /hr | $87,497 | $1,035 |
| Fischer, Trista Nicole | Minnesota Zoological Garden Northern Trail | $38.55 /hr | $80,235 | $484 |
| Keniger, Adam E | Minnesota Zoological Garden Tropics & MN Trail Cur | $38.55 /hr | $77,709 | $1,879 |
| McDermott, Taryn Marie | Minnesota Zoological Garden Ambassador Animals Cur | $34.69 /hr | $72,142 | $1,622 |
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.