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.
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 |
Best cities for landscape architects (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $103,670 | $81,762 | $82,898 | 630 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $119,730 | $84,598 | $73,174 | 610 |
| 3 | Baltimore, MD | $92,970 | $70,182 | $67,168 | 470 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $84,270 | $65,527 | $63,895 | 560 |
| 5 | Los Angeles, CA | $95,760 | $70,276 | $61,881 | 570 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $89,350 | $67,061 | $61,590 | 850 |
| 7 | Seattle, WA | $76,730 | $62,810 | $56,517 | 600 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $66,830 | $52,682 | $50,853 | 850 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $119,730
- Houston, TX — $103,670
- Los Angeles, CA — $95,760
- Baltimore, MD — $92,970
- Washington, DC — $89,350
- Philadelphia, PA — $84,270
- Seattle, WA — $76,730
- Chicago, IL — $66,830
Landscape Architect salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $101,220 | $75,242 | $60,370 – $113,430 | 230 |
| California | $98,380 | $71,842 | $60,600 – $187,270 | 2,310 |
| Tennessee | $95,250 | $75,838 | $56,160 – $150,900 | 260 |
| New Jersey | $95,020 | $71,814 | $62,630 – $137,570 | 360 |
| Utah | $94,430 | $71,978 | $65,950 – $108,260 | 90 |
| Maryland | $92,880 | $70,123 | $59,010 – $136,450 | 870 |
| Texas | $89,220 | $71,596 | $62,610 – $122,940 | 1,450 |
| Massachusetts | $88,000 | $66,558 | $67,320 – $113,760 | 500 |
| New York | $87,360 | $66,167 | $62,240 – $126,240 | 920 |
| Iowa | $87,270 | $67,560 | $57,280 – $118,690 | 80 |
| Rhode Island | $85,420 | $66,337 | $53,490 – $112,320 | 90 |
| Nevada | $85,140 | $68,726 | $60,760 – $116,460 | 180 |
| District of Columbia | $85,100 | $64,433 | $60,790 – $194,450 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $83,420 | $64,696 | $57,030 – $120,530 | 1,080 |
| Maine | $82,440 | $62,428 | $62,420 – $106,340 | 110 |
| Virginia | $81,380 | $62,216 | $47,690 – $147,740 | 570 |
| Montana | $81,330 | $62,811 | $60,200 – $132,010 | 80 |
| Florida | $79,650 | $64,864 | $57,740 – $125,160 | 1,210 |
| Colorado | $78,290 | $61,171 | $58,440 – $123,320 | 690 |
| Michigan | $77,670 | $60,421 | $55,120 – $125,520 | 650 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,130 | $60,723 | $59,030 – $147,770 | 910 |
| Washington | $76,720 | $62,803 | $58,620 – $127,740 | 760 |
| Connecticut | $76,680 | $60,132 | $36,860 – $118,720 | 270 |
| Missouri | $76,670 | $60,101 | $54,090 – $104,830 | 110 |
| Arizona | $75,310 | $60,137 | $62,760 – $107,590 | 390 |
| Idaho | $73,950 | $58,043 | $42,050 – $167,100 | 160 |
| Kansas | $73,760 | $57,404 | $36,160 – $123,430 | 150 |
| Oregon | $73,600 | $54,997 | $59,440 – $119,510 | 350 |
| Georgia | $73,570 | $57,391 | $55,690 – $131,450 | 410 |
| New Mexico | $71,990 | $57,257 | $51,980 – $96,720 | 50 |
| New Hampshire | $71,500 | $59,130 | $52,660 – $140,930 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $70,620 | $58,511 | $64,690 – $114,910 | 80 |
| Vermont | $69,740 | $55,749 | $67,720 – $91,560 | — |
| Wisconsin | $69,520 | $55,433 | $46,470 – $104,930 | 450 |
| Kentucky | $68,460 | $54,713 | $40,560 – $107,700 | 140 |
| Illinois | $67,460 | $53,094 | $54,770 – $105,340 | 810 |
| Indiana | $64,980 | $52,504 | $44,830 – $102,880 | 460 |
| Oklahoma | $64,370 | $51,550 | $35,690 – $76,850 | 170 |
| Ohio | $63,790 | $52,463 | $51,430 – $122,000 | 480 |
| Nebraska | $62,170 | $50,184 | $44,230 – $94,520 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $60,840 | $48,905 | $48,310 – $93,620 | 100 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many landscape architects are there in the U.S.?
About 19,600 people work as landscape architects nationwide.