Landscape Architects Salary by State
The national median pay for landscape architects is $79,870 a year. By state, it ranges from $60,840 in Arkansas to $101,220 in Alabama.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $54,770
- 25th percentile
- $64,170
- Median
- $79,870
- 75th percentile
- $104,090
- Top 10%
- $130,190
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 19,600 jobs.
Median pay in 40 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $101,220 | +27% | $60,370 | $113,430 | 230 |
| 2 | California | $98,380 | +23% | $60,600 | $187,270 | 2,310 |
| 3 | Tennessee | $95,250 | +19% | $56,160 | $150,900 | 260 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $95,020 | +19% | $62,630 | $137,570 | 360 |
| 5 | Utah | $94,430 | +18% | $65,950 | $108,260 | 90 |
| 6 | Maryland | $92,880 | +16% | $59,010 | $136,450 | 870 |
| 7 | Texas | $89,220 | +12% | $62,610 | $122,940 | 1,450 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $88,000 | +10% | $67,320 | $113,760 | 500 |
| 9 | New York | $87,360 | +9% | $62,240 | $126,240 | 920 |
| 10 | Iowa | $87,270 | +9% | $57,280 | $118,690 | 80 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $85,420 | +7% | $53,490 | $112,320 | 90 |
| 12 | Nevada | $85,140 | +7% | $60,760 | $116,460 | 180 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $85,100 | +7% | $60,790 | $194,450 | 170 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $83,420 | +4% | $57,030 | $120,530 | 1,080 |
| 15 | Maine | $82,440 | +3% | $62,420 | $106,340 | 110 |
| 16 | Virginia | $81,380 | +2% | $47,690 | $147,740 | 570 |
| 17 | Montana | $81,330 | +2% | $60,200 | $132,010 | 80 |
| 18 | Florida | $79,650 | 0% | $57,740 | $125,160 | 1,210 |
| 19 | Colorado | $78,290 | −2% | $58,440 | $123,320 | 690 |
| 20 | Michigan | $77,670 | −3% | $55,120 | $125,520 | 650 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $77,130 | −3% | $59,030 | $147,770 | 910 |
| 22 | Washington | $76,720 | −4% | $58,620 | $127,740 | 760 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $76,680 | −4% | $36,860 | $118,720 | 270 |
| 24 | Missouri | $76,670 | −4% | $54,090 | $104,830 | 110 |
| 25 | Arizona | $75,310 | −6% | $62,760 | $107,590 | 390 |
| 26 | Idaho | $73,950 | −7% | $42,050 | $167,100 | 160 |
| 27 | Kansas | $73,760 | −8% | $36,160 | $123,430 | 150 |
| 28 | Oregon | $73,600 | −8% | $59,440 | $119,510 | 350 |
| 29 | Georgia | $73,570 | −8% | $55,690 | $131,450 | 410 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $71,990 | −10% | $51,980 | $96,720 | 50 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $71,500 | −10% | $52,660 | $140,930 | 50 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $70,620 | −12% | $64,690 | $114,910 | 80 |
| 33 | Vermont | $69,740 | −13% | $67,720 | $91,560 | Not published |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $69,520 | −13% | $46,470 | $104,930 | 450 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $68,460 | −14% | $40,560 | $107,700 | 140 |
| 36 | Illinois | $67,460 | −16% | $54,770 | $105,340 | 810 |
| 37 | Indiana | $64,980 | −19% | $44,830 | $102,880 | 460 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $64,370 | −19% | $35,690 | $76,850 | 170 |
| 39 | Ohio | $63,790 | −20% | $51,430 | $122,000 | 480 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $62,170 | −22% | $44,230 | $94,520 | 190 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $60,840 | −24% | $48,310 | $93,620 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Landscape Architects salary questions
Which state pays landscape architects the most?
Alabama, with a median of $101,220 a year (+27% vs. the national median of $79,870). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays landscape architects the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $60,840 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most landscape architects work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,310, with a median of $98,380.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.