Landscape Architects Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$79,660
↑ 26.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Landscape Architects — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Landscape Architects — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 26.0% since 2011 ($63,240 → $79,660)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $79,660
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.8%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,660 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | $79,320 | +8.3% |
| 2022 | $73,210 | +7.7% |
| 2021 | $67,950 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | $70,630 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | $69,360 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $68,230 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | $65,760 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | $63,480 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | $63,810 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | $64,570 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | $64,790 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | $64,180 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | $63,240 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.