Also called: Preservation Planner, Historic Preservation Officer
Protects historic buildings and neighborhoods through research, regulations, and planning.
They research a building's history, write nominations for the National Register of Historic Places, and review renovation plans for historic districts. Many work for cities, states, or nonprofits.
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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.
Ways in: Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Historic Preservation, Architecture, History, Urban Planning.
Growing about average. Steady government and nonprofit demand.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI speeds survey research and permit review; site visits, judgment calls and advocacy for buildings stay human.
Classes: US history, Government, Drafting CAD.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3093.
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