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Landscape Architects is a notable career in the 17 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Landscape Architects against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 17-1012 |
| title | Landscape Architects |
| onet code | 17-1012.00 |
| description | Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 17 |
| tot emp | 19,580 |
| a mean | 88,000 |
| a median | 79,660 |
| a pct10 | 51,990 |
| a pct25 | 62,650 |
| a pct75 | 101,580 |
| a pct90 | 132,250 |
| h mean | 42 |
| h median | 38 |
The day-to-day work of a landscape architects typically centers on prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.85 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working landscape architects, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (67.9%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 100% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $100,110 and lowest in Rhode Island at $51,990 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, California, New Jersey, North Dakota, New York) average $94,556. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $100,110 | $102,120 | $64,190 | $142,820 | 70 |
| California | $98,880 | $111,440 | $60,840 | $191,690 | 2,820 |
| New Jersey | $92,600 | $107,370 | $57,410 | $147,220 | 350 |
| North Dakota | $91,250 | $86,410 | $55,340 | $110,870 | 30 |
| New York | $89,940 | $95,690 | $62,660 | $125,420 | — |
| Maryland | $86,390 | $89,330 | $64,850 | $116,800 | 530 |
| Connecticut | $85,370 | $92,150 | $50,500 | $127,900 | 300 |
| Massachusetts | $84,950 | $88,770 | $59,990 | $121,240 | 450 |
| Arkansas | $84,260 | $87,230 | $43,000 | $149,990 | 110 |
| Iowa | $83,480 | $89,160 | $55,180 | $124,220 | 100 |
| Utah | $82,180 | $83,950 | $64,100 | $101,220 | 130 |
| Louisiana | $81,840 | $84,240 | $61,150 | $107,660 | 50 |
| Virginia | $81,440 | $81,480 | $55,290 | $104,750 | 610 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,110 | $91,210 | $59,920 | $137,680 | 1,110 |
| Texas | $81,110 | $81,340 | $24,750 | $140,620 | 1,170 |
| Nevada | $80,710 | $85,100 | $49,350 | $105,050 | 150 |
| Florida | $80,360 | $96,030 | $52,760 | $165,220 | 1,490 |
| Illinois | $78,350 | $79,630 | $41,040 | $121,000 | 630 |
| Minnesota | $78,310 | $86,020 | $59,130 | $133,400 | 210 |
| Georgia | $77,640 | $79,180 | $51,880 | $113,320 | 460 |
| Kentucky | $77,160 | $84,170 | $53,570 | $128,360 | 160 |
| West Virginia | $76,790 | $84,030 | $39,100 | $151,520 | 60 |
| Idaho | $76,630 | $82,230 | $59,500 | $108,560 | 140 |
| Alabama | $76,590 | $87,500 | $61,150 | $156,000 | 230 |
| Oregon | $76,380 | $83,090 | $54,280 | $125,380 | 270 |
| Colorado | $76,110 | $79,000 | $47,400 | $119,960 | 820 |
| North Carolina | $75,760 | $80,830 | $51,860 | $124,790 | 990 |
| Tennessee | $74,990 | $80,770 | $52,430 | $117,520 | 170 |
| South Carolina | $74,470 | $76,330 | $47,580 | $100,490 | 290 |
| Washington | $71,690 | $80,480 | $56,960 | $120,560 | 770 |
| Maine | $71,670 | $74,950 | $54,830 | $102,520 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $71,390 | $75,970 | $66,650 | $97,590 | 30 |
| South Dakota | $69,680 | $81,570 | $65,040 | $108,320 | 100 |
| Michigan | $69,340 | $71,990 | $46,890 | $101,690 | 490 |
| New Hampshire | $69,190 | $81,200 | $57,940 | $136,370 | 60 |
| Arizona | $67,060 | $89,380 | $61,000 | $111,670 | 380 |
| Montana | $66,280 | $72,110 | $46,230 | $99,910 | 80 |
| Vermont | $65,790 | $69,590 | $64,380 | $79,390 | — |
| Kansas | $65,200 | $72,480 | $38,670 | $109,520 | 170 |
| New Mexico | $64,040 | $69,290 | $39,480 | $97,360 | 60 |
| Missouri | $63,040 | $72,280 | $51,970 | $99,470 | 160 |
| Indiana | $62,130 | $65,760 | $45,290 | $93,700 | 520 |
| Ohio | $60,980 | $71,050 | $39,120 | $107,990 | 290 |
| Nebraska | $60,320 | $68,050 | $39,990 | $93,660 | 220 |
| Wisconsin | $59,500 | $69,680 | $46,970 | $103,480 | 510 |
| Oklahoma | $55,370 | $59,600 | $29,700 | $84,980 | 100 |
| Rhode Island | $51,990 | $70,710 | $51,990 | $99,220 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for landscape architects. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for AP BD+C (Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction) or Environmental Designer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Landscape Architects compares to others in the 17 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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