Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
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.
Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.
Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.
Top skills:SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingOperations Analysis
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Landscape Architect pay by experience level
Entry level$56,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$66,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$82,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$107,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$134,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,700
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Landscape Architect salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
12,030 workers
$95,000
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
11,720 workers
$95,000
Administrative and Support Services
4,920 workers
$75,500
Services to Buildings and Dwellings
4,860 workers
$75,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
1,700 workers
$120,500
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
880 workers
$122,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
540 workers
$118,500
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
280 workers
$117,500
Specialty Trade Contractors
230 workers
$75,000
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
230 workers
$111,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Landscape Architect pays 15% below the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Landscape Architect make?
The average base salary for a Landscape Architect in the United States is $92,000 per year, or about $44.23 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $66,500 and $107,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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