Landscape Architect Salary
Landscape Architects earn a median $79,870 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$79,870
$38.40 per hour
Range
$54,770 – $130,190
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
19,600
across the U.S.
▲0.3%
Pay trend: The median for landscape architects in the U.S. rose from $79,660 (May 2024) to $79,870 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 2.1%.
What landscape architects do
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 education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.4% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,700
- Self-employed
- 17%
Employment of landscape architects is projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Landscape Architect take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$65,019
per year · effective tax rate 18.6%
$5,418Monthly
$2,709Twice a month
$2,501Every 2 weeks
$31.26Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,741
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,952
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,158
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$65,019
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,770 | $26.33 | $46,188 |
| 25th percentile | $64,170 | $30.85 | $53,741 |
| Median (50th) | $79,870 | $38.40 | $65,019 |
| 75th percentile | $104,090 | $50.04 | $82,057 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $130,190 | $62.59 | $100,251 |
Landscape Architect salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $101,220 | +32.2% | $75,242 | $60,370 – $113,430 | 230 |
| California | $98,380 | −0.5% | $71,842 | $60,600 – $187,270 | 2,310 |
| Tennessee | $95,250 | +27.0% | $75,838 | $56,160 – $150,900 | 260 |
| New Jersey | $95,020 | +2.6% | $71,814 | $62,630 – $137,570 | 360 |
| Utah | $94,430 | +14.9% | $71,978 | $65,950 – $108,260 | 90 |
| Maryland | $92,880 | +7.5% | $70,123 | $59,010 – $136,450 | 870 |
| Texas | $89,220 | +10.0% | $71,596 | $62,610 – $122,940 | 1,450 |
| Massachusetts | $88,000 | +3.6% | $66,558 | $67,320 – $113,760 | 500 |
| New York | $87,360 | −2.9% | $66,167 | $62,240 – $126,240 | 920 |
| Iowa | $87,270 | +4.5% | $67,560 | $57,280 – $118,690 | 80 |
| Rhode Island | $85,420 | +64.3% | $66,337 | $53,490 – $112,320 | 90 |
| Nevada | $85,140 | +5.5% | $68,726 | $60,760 – $116,460 | 180 |
| District of Columbia | $85,100 | −15.0% | $64,433 | $60,790 – $194,450 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $83,420 | +10.1% | $64,696 | $57,030 – $120,530 | 1,080 |
| Maine | $82,440 | +15.0% | $62,428 | $62,420 – $106,340 | 110 |
| Virginia | $81,380 | −0.1% | $62,216 | $47,690 – $147,740 | 570 |
| Montana | $81,330 | +22.7% | $62,811 | $60,200 – $132,010 | 80 |
| Florida | $79,650 | −0.9% | $64,864 | $57,740 – $125,160 | 1,210 |
| Colorado | $78,290 | +2.9% | $61,171 | $58,440 – $123,320 | 690 |
| Michigan | $77,670 | +12.0% | $60,421 | $55,120 – $125,520 | 650 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,130 | −4.9% | $60,723 | $59,030 – $147,770 | 910 |
| Washington | $76,720 | +7.0% | $62,803 | $58,620 – $127,740 | 760 |
| Connecticut | $76,680 | −10.2% | $60,132 | $36,860 – $118,720 | 270 |
| Missouri | $76,670 | +21.6% | $60,101 | $54,090 – $104,830 | 110 |
| Arizona | $75,310 | +12.3% | $60,137 | $62,760 – $107,590 | 390 |
| Idaho | $73,950 | −3.5% | $58,043 | $42,050 – $167,100 | 160 |
| Kansas | $73,760 | +13.1% | $57,404 | $36,160 – $123,430 | 150 |
| Oregon | $73,600 | −3.6% | $54,997 | $59,440 – $119,510 | 350 |
| Georgia | $73,570 | −5.2% | $57,391 | $55,690 – $131,450 | 410 |
| New Mexico | $71,990 | +12.4% | $57,257 | $51,980 – $96,720 | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $71,500 | +3.3% | $59,130 | $52,660 – $140,930 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $70,620 | +1.3% | $58,511 | $64,690 – $114,910 | 80 |
| Vermont | $69,740 | +6.0% | $55,749 | $67,720 – $91,560 | — |
| Wisconsin | $69,520 | +16.8% | $55,433 | $46,470 – $104,930 | 450 |
| Kentucky | $68,460 | −11.3% | $54,713 | $40,560 – $107,700 | 140 |
| Illinois | $67,460 | −13.9% | $53,094 | $54,770 – $105,340 | 810 |
| Indiana | $64,980 | +4.6% | $52,504 | $44,830 – $102,880 | 460 |
| Oklahoma | $64,370 | +16.3% | $51,550 | $35,690 – $76,850 | 170 |
| Ohio | $63,790 | +4.6% | $52,463 | $51,430 – $122,000 | 480 |
| Nebraska | $62,170 | +3.1% | $50,184 | $44,230 – $94,520 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $60,840 | −27.8% | $48,905 | $48,310 – $93,620 | 100 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $99,280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Cartographer and Photogrammetrist | $81,390 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Surveyor | $75,440 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $78,350 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician | $78,190 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafter | $76,870 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician | $82,890 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician | $74,510 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician | $73,900 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Mechanical Drafter | $71,550 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscape architect make?
The national median salary for landscape architects is $79,870 a year ($38.40 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,770 and the top 10% earn over $130,190. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays landscape architects the most?
Alabama has the highest median pay at $101,220.
How many landscape architects are there in the U.S.?
About 19,600 people work as landscape architects nationwide.