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HGTV show hosts may have different styles, but there’s one thing they all have in common: money. Lots of money.

The network that first went on the air in 1994 has certainly grown since then. Who would have thought that programming catered to home improvement, renovations, and house hunting would resonate so well with fans? As of February 2015, about 82% of households with television had access to HGTV. It’s the third most watch cable network in the United States.

Over time, HGTV has become a springboard for launching celebrity careers for renovation and design experts. Their popularity extends beyond those half hour segments… in fact, some have launched product lines, or in some cases, entire retail empires. And they’ve made a lot of money in the process.

Not every HGTV show host becomes a mega millionaire – but a lot of them do. Ahead, check out the richest HGTV stars ranked from lowest to highest.

Josh Temple from ‘House Crashers’ — $1 million

Who wouldn’t want their house crashed by Josh Temple? This host of House Crashers, Flipping the Block, and America’s Toughest Jobs had a career in construction and home flipping before proving his talents on TV.

Jillian Harris from ‘Love It or List It, Too’  — $2 million

Jillian Harris Love it or leave it
Love It or List It Too hosts | Jillian Harris via Instagram

You may recognize Jillian Harris from ABC’s The Bachelor, but she made the switch to HGTV since she loves creative endeavors. She helps host the younger, hipper version of the original Love It or List It.

Egypt Sherrod from ‘Property Virgins’ — $2 million

Egypt Sherrod doesn’t pretend to help couples find their first dream home – she’s really an award-winning realtor who excels at her job. That’s how she got the gig on HGTV in the first place.

David Bromstead from ‘Color Splash’ — $ 2 millio

You might remember David Bromstead as a contestant and eventually the winner of the contest show Design Star on HGTV. This color-loving fan favorite was also rewarded with his own show on the network.

Sabrina Soto from ‘The High Low Project’ – $ 2 million

Sabrina Soto
Her glamorous style gets some cheer with colorful accents. | Sabrina Soto via Facebook/HGTV

How sweet is Sabrina Soto? She shows people how to achieve stylish homes for less money… and has amassed a solid net worth thanks to her talent.

David Visentin from ‘Love It or List It’ — $3 million

David Visentin has been a realtor since 1987 and hosts one of the best-known HGTV shows. Is his rivalry with Hilary real? Possibly. His $3 million is definitely real though.

Tarek El Moussa from ‘Flip or Flop’ — $ 4 million

Tarek El Moussa Flip or Flop
Tarek El Moussa | Tarek El Moussa via Instagram

He may have split with his wife, but that did not affect his net worth. Tarek El Moussa of Flip or Flop fame makes money flipping houses and has made many millions for his effort.

Scott McGillivray from ‘Income Property’ — $4 million

Scott McGillivray on HGTV
Scott McGillivray | Scott McGillivray via Facebook

Scott McGillivray has a degree in marketing management, but later he became passionate about carpentry. Now he helps people renovate their homes to turn into investments.

Genevieve Gorder from ‘Dear Genevieve’ — $5 million

She helps homeowners find their sense of style and create homes they love. She’s talented, personable, and worth $5 million.

Nicole Curtis from ‘Rehab Addict’ — $5 million

Nicole Curtis
Nicole Curtis | Loreen Sarkis/Getty Images

Like a few other millionaires on the list, Nicole Curtis is self-taught and obsessed with restoring old homes. She saves a lot of money by doing most of the work herself.

Hilary Farr from ‘Love It or List It’ — $7 million

Hilary Farr owns an interior design company and also co-hosts Love It or List It – where she got famous for arguing with co-host and possible rival David. Hey, she won the net worth war, anyway.

Vern Yip from ‘Deserving Design’ — $8 million

Everyone loves Vern Yip. He does renovations for deserving families and has become massively popular for his efforts.

Joanna Gaines from ‘Fixer Upper’ — $8 million

Joanna Gaines
Joanna Gaines | Joanna Gaines via Facebook

Oh, Joanna Gaines – is there anything she can’t do? Now the head of a retail empire, Chip and Joanna Gaines went from small-town designers to household names. Their show Fixer Upper is over now, but they might be launching their own network based on the success. Seriously.

Bryan Baeumler from ‘House of Bryan’ — $8 million

Construction company owner Bryan Baeumler hosted House of Bryan, Disaster DIY, and Leave It to Bryan. He’s one of the richest TV stars ever.

Candice Olson from Divine Design — $10 million

Candice Olson HGTV
Candice Olson | Candice Olson via Instagram

Looking for glam? You need to talk to Candice. She has a degree in design and is worth a cool $10 million.

Jonathan and Drew Scott from ‘Property Brothers’ — $20 million

Property Brothers
Jonathan and Drew Scott | Property Brothers via Instagram

These twin brothers worked in the real estate industry before they starred on television. Now they’re worth more than twice as much as the Gaineses.

Mike Holmes of ‘Holmes on Homes’ — $30 million

Mike Holmes
Mike Holmes | Mike Holmes via Instagram

Construction company owner Mike Holmes is the richest HGTV show host. He helps save homeowners from shoddy construction work and no-show contractors.