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How much do historic preservation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for historic preservation in the United States is $29.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is historic preservation?

Historic preservation is the practice of identifying, protecting, and maintaining buildings, sites, structures, or objects that have historical, cultural, or architectural significance. Professionals in this field work to ensure that important heritage resources are conserved for future generations, often through restoration, adaptive reuse, or legal protections. Their work may involve research, community engagement, and collaboration with government agencies or private organizations. The ultimate goal is to maintain the character and integrity of historical places while allowing them to remain functional and relevant.

What is historic preservation?

Historic preservation is a process that works to preserve, conserve, and protect any objects, landscapes, buildings, or other artifacts of notable historical significance. It applies specifically to constructed or human-altered things, not the preservation of wilderness or forests. Historic preservation has an active educational component, and locations like museums help to preserve documents, tools, and other items too small to be protected as an independent site. Jobs in this field also help to repair damaged items, research the history and methods of their use, create records of historical findings, and otherwise preserve things for as long as possible. For larger areas, such as historic homes or districts, this may involve a significant amount of carpentry, painting, or other household repair work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a historic preservationist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Historic Preservationist, you typically need a background in architecture, history, or urban planning, often supported by a relevant degree or certification in historic preservation. Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, GIS mapping, and knowledge of preservation standards such as the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties is essential. Attention to detail, strong research abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with stakeholders and advocating for preservation efforts. These skills ensure the accurate restoration, protection, and sustainable management of culturally significant sites.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in historic preservation roles?

Professionals in historic preservation often encounter challenges such as balancing the need to maintain the historical integrity of structures while integrating modern building codes and accessibility standards. Securing adequate funding and navigating complex regulatory requirements can also pose obstacles, especially when working with multiple stakeholders like government agencies, property owners, and community groups. Additionally, professionals must stay informed about evolving preservation technologies and sustainable practices to ensure the longevity of historic sites. Collaboration and adaptability are key skills for overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Historic Preservation vs Archaeologist?

AspectHistoric PreservationArchaeologist
Required CredentialsPreservation certifications, historic preservation degreesArchaeology degrees, fieldwork experience
Work EnvironmentHistoric sites, museums, government agenciesExcavation sites, research labs, museums
Employer & IndustryGovernment, non-profits, cultural agenciesResearch institutions, universities, museums

While both roles focus on cultural heritage, Historic Preservation primarily involves conserving and restoring historic structures and sites, often working with legal and community stakeholders. Archaeologists focus on excavating and studying ancient artifacts and sites to understand past civilizations. Both careers require related credentials and often collaborate, but their daily tasks and environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Historic Preservation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,552 per year, or $29.6 per hour.

Lead Historic Preservation Specialist (Part-Time - 30hrs/week)

ICF

Remote

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Location: Remote - Southeastern US preferred

Ready to make a difference?

ICF iscurrently seeking a Lead Historic Preservation Specialist to provide regional leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment on some of the region's most influential and complexenvironmental complianceprojects. The specialist will join a team of collaborative practice leaders and will serve as a mentor to junior- and mid-levelICF cultural resources professionals.

This is a part-time opportunity and is slated for 30 hours/week.

The Lead Historic Preservation Specialist will provide cultural resource management services as a client-facing technical lead, with capabilities that include project management and senior-level technical expertise. The Lead Historic Preservation Specialistwill also assist on or lead thepreparation ofproposals, communicationwith clients, and trackingproject budgets and schedules.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architectural history and regulatory compliance, and a capacity for managing projects and client relationships.

Why you will love working here:

  • Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
  • Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
  • Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:

  • Provide technical leadership in architectural history, including technical approach development, task delegation, and QA/QC for technical reports or documents prepared by junior staff
  • Manage projects related to environmental compliance and cultural resource management, including client contact, task order management, budget control, invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, and subcontractor involvement
  • Evaluate resources for National Register of Historic Places, develop resource management recommendations, assess project effects on resources, and provide high level support to address complex management challenges that require advanced technical or regulatory knowledge
  • Collaborate in integrated teams of cultural resources specialists (archaeologists, historians, ethnographers, landscape historians, etc) to solve problems alongside natural resources scientists, planners, regulators, engineers, and other stakeholders
  • Integrate with clients to achieve long-term objectives and efficiencies, from programmatic strategies and feasibility studies through implementation, operations, and maintenance

What You Will Need To Have (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Master's degree in Architectural History or related field.
  • 6+ years of professional experience in cultural resources management.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to pass an MVR check

What We'd Like You to Have (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Advanced knowledge of NEPA and Section 106 regulatory requirements
  • A background working with private and public sector clients and regulatory agencies in the Southeast
  • Knowledgeable in the history and architectural history in Southeastern United States; knowledge of other regions of the United States is a plus
  • Specializations such as historic landscapes, public history, or history

Professional skills you will use:

  • Leadership and mentoring skills to contribute to a progressive work environment for employee development and career fulfillment
  • A desire to excel and passion for rewarding work on complex environmental challenges in a team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Orientation toward fulfilling client objectives

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Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration.Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration.Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contactCandidateaccommodation@icf.comfor assistance.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please emailCandidateaccommodation@icf.comand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance atcandidateaccommodation@icf.com. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.


Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$81,499.00 - $138,549.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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