Salary Range
$25,000 to $75,000Overview
Taxidermists preserve and prepare animal skins and parts to create lifelike animal replicas. Taxidermists prepare the underpadding and mounting to which the skin will be attached, model the structure to resemble the animal's body, and then attach appropriate coverings, such as skin, fur, or feathers. They may add details, such as eyes or teeth, to make a more realistic representation. The animals they mount or stuff may be for private or public display. Museums frequently display creations from taxidermists to exhibit rare, exotic, or extinct animals. Hunters also use taxidermists' services to mount fishing and hunting trophies for display.
Minimum Education Level
Some Postsecondary TrainingCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Artistic
Creative
Hands On
Career Ladder
Taxidermy Shop Owner
Taxidermist
Apprentice or Trainee
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