Landscape Architects Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for landscape architects in the U.S. is $79,870 ($38.40 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $79,870
- Mean annual wage
- $88,780
- Median hourly wage
- $38.40
- Employment
- 19,600
19,600 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,770 | $26.33 |
| 25th percentile | $64,170 | $30.85 |
| Median (50th) | $79,870 | $38.40 |
| 75th percentile | $104,090 | $50.04 |
| 90th percentile | $130,190 | $62.59 |
Highest-paying states for landscape architects
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $101,220 | 230 |
| California | $98,380 | 2,310 |
| Tennessee | $95,250 | 260 |
| New Jersey | $95,020 | 360 |
| Utah | $94,430 | 90 |
| Maryland | $92,880 | 870 |
| Texas | $89,220 | 1,450 |
| Massachusetts | $88,000 | 500 |
| New York | $87,360 | 920 |
| Iowa | $87,270 | 80 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $60,840 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $62,170 median annual wage
- Ohio: $63,790 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $64,370 median annual wage
- Indiana: $64,980 median annual wage
About this occupation
Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
Typical tasks
- Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency.
- Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.
- Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
- Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
- Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.
- Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 7.8% |
| Associate's degree | 4.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 50.0% |
| Master's degree | 28.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 3.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- Civil Engineers$100,840
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- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$99,280
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,150
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,220
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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