Tallow Chandler (Candlemaker)
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$38,000/yr
Typical range
$28,000 – $54,000
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Tallow Chandler (Candlemaker) does
Produces dipped, molded, and hand-poured candles from tallow, beeswax, and specialty waxes for heritage institutions, artisan retailers, and liturgical markets.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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