Landscape Architects

Salaries for landscape architects vary depending on the employer, work experience, location, and whether they are paid a straight salary or earn a percentage of a firm's profits.

The median annual salary for landscape architects was $79,320, according to May 2023 data from the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $50,000 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $125,600. Fifty percent of landscape architects earned between $61,520 and $97,170. The average salary for those working for state government agencies was $107,220.

Benefits vary depending on the employer but usually include health insurance coverage, paid vacation time, and sick leave. Many landscape architects work for small landscape design firms or are self-employed. These workers generally receive fewer benefits than those who work for large organizations.