Textile and Antique Rug Appraiser
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$58,000/yr
Typical range
$40,000 – $82,000
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Textile and Antique Rug Appraiser does
Assesses the age, origin, weave structure, and condition of oriental carpets, kilims, and historic textiles for auction houses, insurance companies, and estate attorneys seeking accurate valuations.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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