How much does a Zoo Worker make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Zoo Worker in Washington, DC is $45,539. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,732 to a high of $53,676, with most professionals earning between $41,452 and $49,798.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Zoo Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $37,732 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $41,452 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $45,539 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $49,798 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $53,676 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $41,452 10% $37,732 90% $53,676 75% $49,798 $45,539 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Zoo Worker

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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