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Taxidermist

Preserve animal specimens with traditional and modern techniques to meet client specifications and ensure scientific accuracy.

18 000 – 40 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Secondary education or vocational training
Education level
00
Automation level
High
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Low
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
High
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Low
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
18 000 – 22 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
22 000 – 30 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
30 000 – 40 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès à la profession est souvent possible via des écoles professionnelles, des stages pratiques ou un apprentissage auprès d'un taxidermiste expérimenté.

La motivation et un portfolio solide sont importants.

Training — Belgium

La formation pour devenir taxidermiste se fait généralement par un apprentissage ou une formation professionnelle spécialisée.

Elle inclut l'étude de l'anatomie animale, des techniques artistiques et des méthodes de conservation.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché de la taxidermie est de niche avec une demande limitée, principalement dans les musées, les parcs animaliers et chez les collectionneurs privés.

La concurrence est modérée et la profession est souvent exercée en indépendant.

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