Landscape Architects Salary in Illinois
Landscape Architects in Illinois earn a median of $67,460 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($79,870)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,770; the top 10% earn over $105,340. Nationally the range is $54,770 to $130,190.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$81,780 median in Illinois
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$58,240 median in Illinois
- Civil Engineers$99,760 median in Illinois
- Transportation Engineers$99,760 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Restoration Planners$81,590 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,190 median in Illinois
Landscape Architects pay in Illinois
How much do landscape architects make in Illinois?
The median is $67,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,770 and the top 10% earn over $105,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for landscape architects?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 41 (−16% vs. the national median of $79,870). Living costs are not included.