Landscape Architects pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for landscape architects is $32.43 an hour ($67,460 a year). About 810 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($79,870). Illinois ranks 36th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for landscape architects in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.33 | $54,770 |
| 25% of workers | $26.33 | $54,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.43 | $67,460 |
| 75% of workers | $37.26 | $77,510 |
| 90% of workers | $50.65 | $105,340 |
Landscape Architects pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $66,830 | 850 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $81,780 |
| Surveyors | $75,980 |
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