SOC 17-1012 · May 2025 · United States
Landscape Architects
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$79,870 /year
The median wage for Landscape Architects across the United States is $79,870 per year, measured over 19,600 jobs. The highest state median is in Alabama, at $101,220.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Landscape Architects
Pay for this occupation varies by 66.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alabama pays $101,220 and Arkansas pays $60,840.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $101,220 | 230 | |
| 2 | California | $98,380 | 2,310 | |
| 3 | Tennessee | $95,250 | 260 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $95,020 | 360 | |
| 5 | Utah | $94,430 | 90 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $92,880 | 870 | |
| 7 | Texas | $89,220 | 1,450 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $88,000 | 500 | |
| 9 | New York | $87,360 | 920 | |
| 10 | Iowa | $87,270 | 80 |
States with the most Landscape Architects jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,310 | $98,380 | |
| 2 | Texas | 1,450 | $89,220 | |
| 3 | Florida | 1,210 | $79,650 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 1,080 | $83,420 | |
| 5 | New York | 920 | $87,360 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 910 | $77,130 | |
| 7 | Maryland | 870 | $92,880 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 810 | $67,460 | |
| 9 | Washington | 760 | $76,720 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 690 | $78,290 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $119,910 | 70 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $119,730 | 610 |
| 3 | Birmingham | $109,010 | 70 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $106,030 | 150 |
| 5 | Houston | $103,670 | 630 |
| 6 | Riverside | $101,640 | 150 |
| 7 | Nashville | $99,470 | 130 |
| 8 | Charleston | $99,330 | 170 |
| 9 | Trenton | $99,180 | 30 |
| 10 | Dallas | $97,280 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.