Historic Preservation Planner

Works for a city reviewing changes to historic buildings and districts.

A day in the life

A homeowner in a historic district wants vinyl windows, so you review the request, suggest wood alternatives, and present it to the landmarks commission.

Pay over a career

Starting
$52k
Typical
$74k
High
$105k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in preservation or planning.

Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.

Majors to look at: Historic Preservation, Urban Planning.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts staff reports and checks guidelines; reviewing designs and working with owners stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP US History, AP Human Geography, Government.

Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3051.

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