Leads tours and demonstrations at historic houses, forts, and villages.
You dress in 1800s clothing, show visitors how a blacksmith worked, and answer kids' questions about life before electricity.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school or some college; history interest.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: History, Museum Studies.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk for 10 years. AI audio guides add options, but live tours and costumed demonstrations stay human.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to historic sites, living history museums and state parks for seasonal guide jobs
Classes: AP US History, Theater, Public speaking.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-4013.
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