Taxidermist demographics and statistics in the US
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Taxidermist demographics by:
Taxidermist gender statistics
19.9% of taxidermists are women and 80.1% of taxidermists are men.
- Male, 80.1%
- Female, 19.9%
Taxidermist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.1% |
| Female | 19.9% |
Taxidermist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,125
Female income
$66,159
Taxidermist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in taxidermist positions over time. Currently, 19.9% of taxidermists are female.
Taxidermist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.00% | 16.00% |
| 2011 | 82.59% | 17.41% |
| 2012 | 84.49% | 15.51% |
| 2013 | 82.23% | 17.77% |
| 2014 | 80.31% | 19.69% |
| 2015 | 81.75% | 18.25% |
| 2016 | 79.72% | 20.28% |
| 2017 | 81.26% | 18.74% |
| 2018 | 81.06% | 18.94% |
| 2019 | 80.05% | 19.95% |
| 2020 | 80.11% | 19.89% |
| 2021 | 80.07% | 19.93% |
Taxidermist related jobs gender ratio
We compared taxidermists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Taxidermist | 80% | 20% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Taxidermist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among taxidermists is White, which makes up 68.2% of all taxidermists. Comparatively, 15.0% of taxidermists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of taxidermists are Asian.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Taxidermist race
| Taxidermist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Taxidermist race and ethnicity over time
See how taxidermist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Taxidermist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.77% | 3.07% | 5.12% | 11.14% |
| 2011 | 77.33% | 3.70% | 5.01% | 10.69% |
| 2012 | 76.00% | 3.58% | 4.24% | 12.22% |
| 2013 | 76.47% | 3.75% | 5.11% | 11.18% |
| 2014 | 75.67% | 3.61% | 5.41% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | 75.23% | 3.41% | 4.99% | 11.90% |
| 2016 | 74.86% | 2.85% | 6.49% | 11.69% |
| 2017 | 74.17% | 3.71% | 5.83% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 73.80% | 3.53% | 6.66% | 12.47% |
| 2019 | 74.06% | 4.05% | 5.88% | 12.30% |
| 2020 | 71.08% | 3.39% | 6.25% | 13.04% |
| 2021 | 68.19% | 4.46% | 5.94% | 14.99% |
Taxidermist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian taxidermists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american taxidermists have the lowest average salary at $62,057.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,388 |
| White | $72,667 |
| Black or African American | $62,057 |
| Asian | $81,441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $76,535 |
Average taxidermist age
See how the average age of taxidermists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Taxidermist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Taxidermist age breakdown
The average age of taxidermists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the taxidermist population.
Taxidermist age breakdown
| Taxidermist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Taxidermist educational attainment
The most common degree for taxidermists is high school diploma, with 33% of taxidermists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Taxidermists by degree level
| Taxidermist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Taxidermist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, taxidermists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $98,862 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, taxidermists earn a median annual income of $94,944 compared to $73,567 for taxidermists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $98,862 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,788 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,944 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $73,567 |
Taxidermist employment statistics
Company size where taxidermists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where taxidermists work.
Taxidermist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Taxidermist turnover and employment statistics
Taxidermist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for taxidermists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Taxidermist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Taxidermist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average taxidermist tenure
The average taxidermist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 289 taxidermists resumes in Zippia's database.
Taxidermist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Taxidermist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of taxidermists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Taxidermist | 11.32% | - |
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Graphic Designer/Illustrator | 13.05% | 44,853 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Director Of Display | 16.91% | 5,175 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Similar taxidermist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Graphic Designer/Illustrator | 13.05% | 44,853 |
| Flower Arranger | 14.26% | 168 |
| Director Of Display | 16.91% | 5,175 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Pottery Decoration Designer | 22.51% | 43,828 |
Foreign languages spoken by taxidermists
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Taxidermist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |