Also called: Building Conservator
Preserves historic buildings and monuments, deciding how to repair stone, wood, plaster, and paint.
They climb scaffolding on a 200-year-old courthouse to test mortar, analyze paint layers to find original colors, and write repair specifications for contractors. Projects include landmarks, churches, and historic homes.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in historic preservation or architectural conservation.
Ways in: Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Historic Preservation, Architecture, Art Conservation.
Growing about average. Historic tax credits and landmark projects drive demand.
Low risk for 10 years. Laser scans and AI help document buildings; on-site investigation and deciding how to repair historic stone, wood and paint stay human.
Classes: Chemistry, Drafting CAD, US history.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-4013.
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