Landscape architects
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$79,660
~$38/hr · ~$6,638/mo
US Jobs
22K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Landscape architecture is a predominantly digital knowledge-based occupation where core tasks like CADD modeling, site analysis, and cost estimation are highly susceptible to AI automation and enhancement. While the role requires physical site visits and interpersonal client management, the generative design capabilities of AI can significantly accelerate the creative and technical drafting phases, potentially reducing the total human hours required per project.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College, PABEST VALUE | $106,080 | Below avg (93.7) | $113,269 |
| Reno, NV | $105,050 | Average (98.0) | $107,167 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $100,780 | Average (97.1) | $103,805 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $90,990 | Below avg (89.5) | $101,653 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $118,090 | Above avg (117.6) | $100,459 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $108,790 | Above avg (113.1) | $96,224 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $100,800 | Above avg (107.0) | $94,196 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $102,150 | Above avg (109.1) | $93,637 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $84,000 | Below avg (92.8) | $90,564 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $82,240 | Below avg (91.9) | $89,443 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $95,610 | Above avg (107.3) | $89,071 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $98,530 | Above avg (111.0) | $88,749 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $97,640 | Above avg (110.7) | $88,170 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $84,730 | Average (97.0) | $87,329 |
| Birmingham, AL | $79,400 | Below avg (91.8) | $86,525 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+3% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$38/hr
Monthly Income
~$6,638/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)