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How much do architectural conservation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for architectural conservation in the United States is $94,690.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $107,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is architectural conservation?

An Architectural Conservation job involves the preservation, restoration, and protection of historic buildings, monuments, and sites. Professionals in this field assess the condition of structures, research historical significance, and develop conservation plans to maintain architectural heritage. They work with architects, historians, and government agencies to ensure that historic sites retain their cultural value while meeting modern safety and sustainability standards. This role requires knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and legal regulations related to heritage conservation.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in architectural conservation?

Architectural Conservation professionals often face the challenge of balancing historical integrity with modern usage requirements and building codes. Projects may involve working with aged or delicate materials, requiring careful assessment and specialized restoration methods. Additionally, they frequently collaborate with government agencies, heritage organizations, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulations and stakeholder expectations. Adapting to unforeseen site conditions or discovering undocumented changes in historic buildings can also require creative problem-solving and flexibility.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in architectural conservation, and why are they important?

To thrive in Architectural Conservation, you need expertise in historic preservation, building materials, and architectural history, often supported by a degree in architecture or conservation and relevant certifications. Familiarity with tools like CAD software, conservation assessment techniques, and government preservation standards (such as the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards) is essential. Strong research abilities, collaboration, and clear communication help professionals navigate complex projects and stakeholder needs. These skills are vital for ensuring sensitive restoration work, compliance with regulations, and the long-term protection of culturally significant structures.

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Infographic showing various Architectural Conservation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,690 per year, or $45.5 per hour.

NPS / Historical Preservation Training Center - Southeast Regional Support Team

Conservation Legacy

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Description
Position Title: NPS / Historic Preservation Training Center - Southeast Regional Support Team Member
Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements
Site Location: Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, HQ
13165 Mount Pleasant Road
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Application Timeline: Preference given to applicants that submit application by 08/31/2026
Terms of Service:
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • End Date: 04/23/2027

Purpose:
Stewards Individual Placements (SIP) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. This opportunity is brought in partnership with the NPS Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) which is dedicated to the safe preservation and maintenance of national parks or partner facilities by demonstrating outstanding leadership, delivering quality preservation services, and developing educational courses that fulfill the competency requirements of service employees in the career fields of Historic Preservation Skills, Risk Management, Maintenance, and Planning, Design, and Construction.
The Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) is a division under the Park Planning, Facilities and Lands (PPFL) directorate of the National Park Service (NPS). HPTC offers skilled day labor services in the preservation trades, architecture, and project management fields to preserve and maintain our nation's historic resources. Our skilled staff use our project work as a vehicle to train others in preservation philosophy, preservation technology, the traditional trades, and project management skills.
Description of Duties:
  • Assisting a HPTC crew in offering skilled day labor services in the preservation trades, architecture, and project management fields to preserve and maintain our nation's historic resources
  • Safely and accurately removing and replacing roofing
  • Conducting window repair work involving replacing old window components
  • Remove and restore log building materials
  • Utilize paint to restore historic structures, both indoor and outdoor
  • Flooring repair and replacement in old structures
  • Each job will have safety plans developed and on site for employee safety to be maintained at a high standard

Qualifications:
  • United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
  • Must be 18-30 years of age (35 for Veterans with DD- 214)
  • Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
  • Moderate to heavy physical effort is required for this position, including occasional lifting or handling of objects over 40 lbs using proper techniques
  • Standing or kneeling for long periods and will be required to climb ladders, work from scaffolding or platforms, work on uneven or angled surfaces such as a roof
  • Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, climb and walk in all manners of environmental conditions such as rain, mud, and extreme heat or cold
  • Ability to lift 50lbs, and willing learn historic preservation techniques
  • Willingness to work in heat, cold, and elevated work locations
  • Ability to commit to full duration of the position

Our Commitment:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Time requirements:
  • This position is expected to serve 40 hours per week with opportunity for overtime

Orientation and Training:
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Emergency Response
  • Fall Hazard Awareness
  • OSHA 10
  • First Aid / CPR
  • Occupational Noise
  • Respiratory Protection
  • PPE Training

Additional Position and Community Information
  • Member will drive agency vehicle
  • On-site housing is NOT available
  • Frequent travel for extended periods will be a requirement for this position. Selected members should expect to arrange and cover travel expenses up front before submitting for reimbursement

Benefits:
  • Hourly Wage: $18 - $20/hr. (dependent on experience)
  • Healthcare Coverage if Eligible
  • $1,000 professional development stipend

Supervisor Name and Contact Information:
Emma Bahr
Program Coordinator
ebahr@conservationlegacy.org
304-860-5073
Service Site Contact Information:
Shane Loescher
Supervisory Exhibits Specialist
shane_loescher@nps.gov
240-961-1262
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.