Landscape architect earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level landscape architect earnings begin at:

$36.96 per hour

$76,870 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level landscape architect earnings begin at:

$32.40 per hour

$67,380 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level landscape architect earnings begin at:

$27.47 per hour

$57,140 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level landscape architect earnings begin at:

$15.29 per hour

$31,800 per year

10th percentile

Starting level landscape architect earnings begin at:

$13.42 per hour

$27,920 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Landscape architect salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Massachusetts $93,390
Alaska $88,780
New Jersey $86,540
California $80,220
Rhode Island $79,600
Illinois $79,240
New York $79,160
Minnesota $79,080
Washington $78,450
Georgia $78,220
Maine $77,800
Maryland $77,740
Wyoming $75,520
Connecticut $74,740
Louisiana $71,230
Delaware $69,150
Utah $67,810
Texas $67,230
Oregon $65,060
Florida $64,760
Pennsylvania $62,940
Michigan $62,370
North Dakota $62,060
Nevada $62,060
Colorado $62,020
Virginia $62,020
Hawaii $62,000
Arkansas $61,510
Wisconsin $61,330
Vermont $61,170
Kansas $61,160
Iowa $60,820
Missouri $60,800
North Carolina $60,770
Alabama $60,550
South Dakota $60,550
Oklahoma $60,250
South Carolina $59,810
Tennessee $59,460
Arizona $59,050
New Mexico $57,140
West Virginia $55,920
Montana $54,440
Indiana $50,730
Nebraska $48,940
Ohio $48,280
Idaho $47,470
Kentucky $46,820
Mississippi $29,750
District of Columbia $100,960

How do landscape architect salaries compare to similar careers?

Landscape architects earn 18% more than similar careers in New Mexico. On average, they make less than soil and plant scientists but more than lawn care specialists.

Career Median Salary
Soil and plant scientist salary $62K
Landscape architect salary $57K
Landscaper salary $45K
Greenhouse technician salary $41K
Arborist salary $40K
Lawn care specialist salary $34K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)