SOC 171012

Landscape Architects

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.

National Median

$79,660

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$79,660

Entry Level (10th pct)

$51,990

Experienced (90th pct)

$132,250

Total Employed

19,580

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$51,990 - $62,650
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$62,650 - $101,580
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$101,580 - $132,250

Highest Paying Locations for Landscape Architects

Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

$133,400

+67.5% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$118,090

+48.2% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$108,790

+36.6% vs national

State College, PA

$106,080

+33.2% vs national

Reno, NV

$105,050

+31.9% vs national

Landscape Architects Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$133,400	N/A
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$118,090	720
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$108,790	120
State College, PA	$106,080	30
Reno, NV	$105,050	40
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$102,150	190
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$100,800	N/A
York-Hanover, PA	$100,780	N/A
District of Columbia	$100,110	70
California	$98,880	2,820
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$98,530	60
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$98,070	800
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$97,640	260
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$95,610	230
New Jersey	$92,600	350
North Dakota	$91,250	30
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR	$90,990	N/A
New York	$89,940	N/A
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$89,940	N/A
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$86,840	680
Maryland	$86,390	530
Connecticut	$85,370	300
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$85,310	80
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$84,950	340
Massachusetts	$84,950	450
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$84,730	60
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$84,390	40
Arkansas	$84,260	110
Fresno, CA	$84,050	60
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$84,000	40
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$83,600	200
Iowa	$83,480	100
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$83,430	N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$82,890	580
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$82,780	70
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$82,560	70
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$82,240	50
Utah	$82,180	130
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$81,940	220
Louisiana	$81,840	50
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	$81,620	180
Virginia	$81,440	610
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$81,210	90
Syracuse, NY	$81,180	60
Texas	$81,110	1,170
Pennsylvania	$81,110	1,110
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$81,080	N/A
Nevada	$80,710	150
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$80,670	N/A
Florida	$80,360	1,490

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Landscape Architects?

The national median annual salary for Landscape Architects is $79,660, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Landscape Architectss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Landscape Architectss is Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $133,400.

How much can an experienced Landscape Architects make?

Top-earning Landscape Architectss (90th percentile) make $132,250 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.