Landscape Architects pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for landscape architects is $38.40 an hour ($79,870 a year). About 19,600 people work in this job there.
Pay range for landscape architects in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.33 | $54,770 |
| 25% of workers | $30.85 | $64,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.40 | $79,870 |
| 75% of workers | $50.04 | $104,090 |
| 90% of workers | $62.59 | $130,190 |
Best-paying states for landscape architects
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Pay by state
- California · $98,380
- Colorado · $78,290
- Florida · $79,650
- Illinois · $67,460
- Maryland · $92,880
- Massachusetts · $88,000
- Michigan · $77,670
- New York · $87,360
- North Carolina · $83,420
- Pennsylvania · $77,130
- Texas · $89,220
- Virginia · $81,380
- Washington · $76,720
Education, experience and outlook for landscape architects
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $99,280 |
| Surveyors | $75,440 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $81,390 |
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