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Preventive Conservation Specialist

Assess environmental conditions and implement preservation strategies to safeguard artifacts and ensure compliance with conservation standards.

40 000 – 95 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Bachelor's degree
Education level
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Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
2-4 years
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
2-4 years
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
40 000 – 55 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
55 000 – 75 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
75 000 – 95 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is often through internships or volunteer roles in museums or conservation labs, with advanced education improving prospects.

Training — United States

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in art conservation, chemistry, or related fields, often supplemented by internships and specialized training programs.

The job market — United States

Employment is generally found in museums, archives, and cultural institutions focused on preserving artifacts and historical materials.

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How to become a Preventive Conservation Specialist?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
University of DenverDenver
Master's
Forestry
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Forestry
Virginia TechBlacksburg
Bachelor's
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester
Bachelor's
Plant Sciences
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Plant Sciences
Iowa State UniversityAmes
Bachelor's
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Cal Poly HumboldtArcata
Bachelor's
Agricultural Production Operations
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Agricultural Production Operations
Coalinga CollegeCoalinga
Associate's

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