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Zookeeper salary in California

How much does a Zookeeper make in California?

Average base salary

$21.08
same
as national average
Average $21.08
Low $15.84
High $28.06

The average salary for a zookeeper is $21.08 per hour in California. 91 salaries reported, updated at May 26, 2024

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Job openings in California

Conservation Society of California4
Oakland, CA
$28.67 an hour
Full-time
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1 week ago
Orange County, CA4.1
California
$48,339.20 - $65,187.20 a year
Full-time
1 week ago
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
Folsom, CA
$18 an hour
Part-time
2 weeks ago
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
Folsom, CA
Part-time
2 weeks ago
Santa Barbara Zoo4.1
Santa Barbara, CA
$20.40 - $22.97 an hour
Full-time
3 weeks ago
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Top companies for Zookeepers in California

  1. Woodland Park Zoo
    4.0
    64 reviews21 salaries reported
    $28.08per hour
  2. $21.79per hour
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Highest paying cities for Zookeepers near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $28.42 per hour
    14 salaries reported
  2. San Diego, CA
    $25.84 per hour
    7 salaries reported
  3. Oakland, CA
    $23.20 per hour
    8 salaries reported
  4. San Jose, CA
    $22.66 per hour
    8 salaries reported
  5. Santa Barbara, CA
    $21.79 per hour
    8 salaries reported
  6. Palm Desert, CA
    $19.99 per hour
    17 salaries reported
  7. Fresno, CA
    $19.73 per hour
    13 salaries reported
  8. Bakersfield, CA
    $18.66 per hour
    8 salaries reported
  9. Walnut Creek, CA
    $18.42 per hour
    7 salaries reported
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 187 ratings

34% of Zookeepers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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