Landscape Architects pay in California
In California, the median pay for landscape architects is $47.30 an hour ($98,380 a year). About 2,310 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($79,870). California ranks 2nd of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for landscape architects in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.13 | $60,600 |
| 25% of workers | $36.04 | $74,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.30 | $98,380 |
| 75% of workers | $63.57 | $132,220 |
| 90% of workers | $90.03 | $187,270 |
Landscape Architects pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $119,910 | 70 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $119,730 | 610 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $106,030 | 150 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $101,640 | 150 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $95,760 | 570 |
| Fresno | $90,860 | 30 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $86,060 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $83,190 | 210 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $81,350 | 50 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $77,570 | 90 |
| Salinas | $63,520 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $108,540 |
| Surveyors | $105,330 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $102,780 |
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