Taxidermist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Taxidermists preserve mammals, birds, reptiles and fish for display in museums or private collections.

  • Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.  
  • Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.  
  • Apply finishes to objects being crafted.  
  • Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.  
  • Select materials for use based on
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Taxidermists typically work around 18 to 39 hours per week.

As a Taxidermist you will typically work freelance / self-employed.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
37,585 GBP *
per year
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Taxidermist

Big gender gap
  • 41,279 GBP
  • 31,048 GBP
Average salary for part-time Taxidermist
Average salary for full-time Taxidermist

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  • 13,081 GBP
  • 11,320 GBP
  • 37,585 GBP
  • 31,048 GBP
  • 41,279 GBP
Salary over time for Taxidermist

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 35,611 GBP
  • 33,492 GBP
  • 33,900 GBP
  • 34,433 GBP
  • 37,224 GBP
  • 36,978 GBP
  • 37,585 GBP
  • 40,162 GBP
  • 39,673 GBP
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Future outlook for Taxidermists

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Balanced outlook
71 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Taxidermist - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Taxidermist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 24% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 20% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
  • 16% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

You'll need:

  • knowledge of the fine arts
  • design skills and knowledge
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to work on your own
  • persistence and determination
  • the ability to sell products and services
  • customer service skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Taxidermist

Animal Care

Things to highlight for your Taxidermist interview

Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

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