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Heritage Building Trades
Hand-cut timber, plaster, stone and glass — the methods aging out.
A day in the life
Hand-cut joinery, lime plaster, stone and slate work, and period restoration. Slow, precise, hand-led work on old and high-end buildings.
What it pays
Typical hourly ranges across Dallas–Fort Worth.
Apprentice$18–24/hr
Journeyman$26–38/hr
Master$40–70/hr
Per hour · DFW average
How long training takes
3–5 years, often through guild-style apprenticeships and short intensives; these skills are scarce.
Physical demands
Sustained hand work, scaffolding and roofs, and heavy timber and stone.
Licensing in Texas
Locksmiths need a Texas locksmith license; the rest follow building-trades permitting, with heritage credentials from guilds.
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