Data received June 2026

Full-time employees

11

Median pay

$90,005

Average pay

$101,003

Animal Admin 0200

Employees by pay range

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Employees

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Name

Position Gross pay Date hired
Baer, Summer Admin Assistant - Animal Division $54,925 Dec. 11, 2024
Bender, Amanda Curator - Destination Discovery $90,005 March 18, 2009
Elden, Justin Curator - Herpetarium $92,312 May 17, 2009
Eubanks, Cinnamon R. General Curator $132,042 Aug. 26, 2024
Hartell-Denardo, Julie Curator - Carnivore $89,394 Sept. 6, 2023
Hellmuth, Heidi Curator - Primates $76,350 Jan. 5, 2015
Mossotti, Regina H. Vice President - Animal Operations $202,850 Jan. 2, 2023
Pilgram-Kloppe, Kathryn Curator - Ungulates & River's Edge $81,621 July 23, 2007
Smith, Richard C. Dive Safety Officer $73,089 March 2, 2003
Spevak, Edward Curator - Invertebrates $110,566 Oct. 15, 2007
Tieber, Anne M. Curator - Birds $107,873 July 30, 1990

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