Taxidermist - Pay and progression

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Pay

Salaries vary, as many taxidermists are self-employed. Taxidermists who are employed by organisations usually earn between $25,000 and $40,000 per year.

According to the 2006 Census, taxidermists earned an average of $39,800 a year and worked an average of 38 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.

This information is provided as a guide only

Career Progression

Experienced taxidermists often start their own business.