The average wage for a zoo educator in the United States is around $11.86 per hour.
Avg Wage
Zoo educators earn an average hourly wage of $11.86.
Salaries typically start from $9.93 per hour and go up to $19.36 per hour.
56% below national average Updated in 2018
Zoo educator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level zoo educator earnings begin at:
$19.36 per hour
$40,266 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level zoo educator earnings begin at:
$14.70 per hour
$30,568 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level zoo educator earnings begin at:
$11.86 per hour
$24,660 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level zoo educator earnings begin at:
$10.50 per hour
$21,836 per year
10th percentile
Starting level zoo educator earnings begin at:
$9.93 per hour
$20,650 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do zoo educator salaries compare to similar careers?
Zoo educators earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than dairy farmers but more than equestrians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Dairy farmer salary | $26K |
| Dog trainer salary | $26K |
| Dog walker salary | $26K |
| Rancher salary | $26K |
| Horse trainer salary | $24K |
| Zoo educator salary | $25K |
| Organic farmer salary | $24K |
| Dog groomer salary | $23K |
| Farmer salary | $23K |
| Equestrian salary | $22K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)