Hourly Wage for Entry Landscape Architect Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Landscape Architect make hourly?

As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Entry Landscape Architect in the United States is $27, which translates to an annual salary of about $56,300.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $32 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $24 to $30 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $22 per hour

10% $22

50% (Median) $27

90% $32

Entry Landscape Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,700	$5,142	$1,187	$30
Average	$56,300	$4,692	$1,083	$27
25th Percentile	$50,400	$4,200	$969	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Landscape Architect Salaries

An Entry Landscape Architect's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Landscape Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Landscape Architect's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry Landscape Architect (0-2 years): $56,235
Intermediate Landscape Architect (2-4 years): $66,413
Senior Landscape Architect (4-7 years): $78,473
Principal Landscape Architect (7+ years): $96,881
Manager of Landscape Architecture (7+ years): $137,511

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Landscape Architect	0-2 years	$56,235
Intermediate Landscape Architect	2-4 years	$66,413
Senior Landscape Architect	4-7 years	$78,473
Principal Landscape Architect	7+ years	$96,881
Manager of Landscape Architecture	7+ years	$137,511

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How Do Entry Landscape Architect Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Landscape Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,300.
California: $62,100.
Massachusetts: $61,300.

District of Columbia $62,300 California $62,100 Massachusetts $61,300 Washington $61,000 New Jersey $61,000 Alaska $60,900 Connecticut $60,100 New York $59,800

Hawaii $58,800 Rhode Island $58,400 Maryland $58,000 Minnesota $57,600 Colorado $57,400 Illinois $57,400 Oregon $57,200 Delaware $57,000

New Hampshire $56,900 Virginia $56,700 Pennsylvania $56,000 Nevada $55,700 North Dakota $55,600 Michigan $55,400 Wisconsin $55,400 Vermont $55,200

Maine $54,900 Texas $54,900 Arizona $54,800 Ohio $54,800 Georgia $54,300 Indiana $54,000 Wyoming $54,000 Utah $53,900

Iowa $53,900 Kansas $53,600 Missouri $53,500 Louisiana $53,500 North Carolina $53,500 Florida $53,300 Montana $53,100 Nebraska $53,000

Kentucky $53,000 South Carolina $52,700 Tennessee $52,600 Idaho $52,500 New Mexico $52,100 Oklahoma $52,000 Alabama $51,700 South Dakota $51,200

Arkansas $50,900 West Virginia $50,700 Mississippi $50,200

Top Paying Cities for Entry Landscape Architects

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $71,000
San Francisco: $70,200
Oakland: $68,700

San Jose, CA $71,000

San Francisco, CA $70,200

Oakland, CA $68,700

New York, NY $64,800

Paramus, NJ $64,000

Queens Village, NY $64,000

Passaic, NJ $64,000

Bergenfield, NJ $63,900

Huntington, NY $63,800

Stamford, CT $63,800

Newark, NJ $63,400

Bridgeport, CT $63,300

Vallejo, CA $63,200

New Brunswick, NJ $63,100

Petaluma, CA $63,100

Middlesex, NJ $63,000

Somerset, NJ $63,000

Santa Cruz, CA $62,900

Boston, MA $62,500

Monterey, CA $62,300

Seattle, WA $62,200

Santa Rosa, CA $62,200

Los Angeles, CA $62,200

Juneau, AK $62,000

Washington, DC $62,000

Orange, CA $61,800

Santa Ana, CA $61,600

Long Beach, CA $61,600

Anaheim, CA $61,600

Anchorage, AK $61,500

Santa Maria, CA $61,400

Everett, WA $61,400

Danbury, CT $61,200

Bremerton, WA $61,100

Tacoma, WA $60,900

New Suffolk, NY $60,900

Sacramento, CA $60,900

Santa Barbara, CA $60,800

Brockton, MA $60,700

Trenton, NJ $60,700

San Diego, CA $60,700

Fairbanks, AK $60,500

Lompoc, CA $60,400

Lowell, MA $60,300

Ventura, CA $60,300

Nashua, NH $60,300

Stockton, CA $60,300

Modesto, CA $59,900

Poughkeepsie, NY $59,800

New Haven, CT $59,700

Olympia, WA $59,700

Kennewick, WA $59,700

Lawrence, MA $59,500

Hartford, CT $59,400

Riverside, CA $59,400

New Bedford, MA $59,300

Richland, WA $59,300

Norwich, CT $59,200

Portsmouth, NH $59,200

New London, CT $59,200

New Britain, CT $59,200

San Bernardino, CA $59,200

Bakersfield, CA $59,200

Atlantic City, NJ $59,200

Boulder, CO $59,100

Portland, OR $59,000

Worcester, MA $59,000

Minneapolis, MN $58,800

Philadelphia, PA $58,700

Honolulu, HI $58,500

Saint Paul, MN $58,500

Vineland, NJ $58,500

Providence, RI $58,300

Chicago, IL $58,200

Bellingham, WA $58,100

Springfield, MA $58,100

Baltimore, MD $58,000

Chico, CA $57,900

Pittsfield, MA $57,700

Manchester, NH $57,600

Spokane, WA $57,400

Denver, CO $57,400

Albany, NY $57,100

Troy, NY $57,100

Nassau, NY $57,000

Schenectady, NY $57,000

Wilmington, DE $56,900

Burlington, VT $56,900

Salem, OR $56,800

Portland, ME $56,700

Yakima, WA $56,600

Rochester, MN $56,400

Reno, NV $56,400

Fresno, CA $56,400

Milwaukee, WI $56,300

Detroit, MI $56,300

Ann Arbor, MI $56,300

Allentown, PA $56,300

Carson City, NV $56,200

Syracuse, NY $56,200

Colorado Springs, CO $56,200

Houston, TX $56,100

Eugene, OR $56,000

Gary, IN $56,000

Springfield, OR $55,900

Bismarck, ND $55,900

Galveston, TX $55,900

Medford, OR $55,800

Fort Collins, CO $55,800

Austin, TX $55,700

Concord, NH $55,700

Mesa, AZ $55,600

Reading, PA $55,600

Phoenix, AZ $55,600

Dallas, TX $55,600

Saint Cloud, MN $55,500

Madison, WI $55,500

Utica, NY $55,300

Raleigh, NC $55,200

Des Moines, IA $55,200

Rochester, NY $55,200

Atlanta, GA $55,100

Battle Creek, MI $55,100

Salt Lake City, UT $55,100

Lancaster, PA $55,000

Harrisburg, PA $54,900

Kansas City, MO $54,900

Kansas City, KS $54,900

Champaign, IL $54,900

Cleveland, OH $54,800

Indianapolis, IN $54,800

Richmond, VA $54,800

Columbus, OH $54,800

Boca Raton, FL $54,800

Fort Worth, TX $54,800

Pittsburgh, PA $54,800

Las Vegas, NV $54,700

Cincinnati, OH $54,700

Petersburg, VA $54,600

Appleton, WI $54,500

Pueblo, CO $54,500

Huntsville, AL $54,500

Lansing, MI $54,500

Lebanon, PA $54,500

York, PA $54,400

Saint Louis, MO $54,400

Charlotte, NC $54,400

Elkhart, IN $54,400

Dayton, OH $54,400

Buffalo, NY $54,400

Racine, WI $54,400

Gastonia, NC $54,300

Billings, MT $54,300

Beaumont, TX $54,300

Lorain, OH $54,300

Benton Harbor, MI $54,300

Toledo, OH $54,300

Elyria, OH $54,200

Fargo, ND $54,200

Springfield, IL $54,200

Rock Hill, SC $54,200

Rockford, IL $54,200

Binghamton, NY $54,200

Flagstaff, AZ $54,100

Fort Lauderdale, FL $54,100

Duluth, MN $54,100

Miami, FL $54,100

Grand Forks, ND $54,000

Cheyenne, WY $54,000

Cedar Rapids, IA $53,900

Bangor, ME $53,900

Durham, NC $53,800

Louisville, KY $53,800

Grand Rapids, MI $53,800

Hialeah, FL $53,800

Casper, WY $53,700

Scranton, PA $53,700

Virginia Beach, VA $53,600

Akron, OH $53,600

New Orleans, LA $53,600

Peoria, IL $53,500

Sarasota, FL $53,500

Nashville, TN $53,500

Omaha, NE $53,500

Green Bay, WI $53,500

Baton Rouge, LA $53,500

Charleston, SC $53,500

Jamestown, NY $53,400

Saint Petersburg, FL $53,400

Davenport, IA $53,400

Tucson, AZ $53,400

Bradenton, FL $53,300

Tampa, FL $53,300

Evansville, IN $53,300

Port Arthur, TX $53,300

Santa Fe, NM $53,200

Orlando, FL $53,100

Clearwater, FL $53,100

Canton, OH $53,000

La Crosse, WI $53,000

Albuquerque, NM $52,900

Newport News, VA $52,900

High Point, NC $52,900

Ogden, UT $52,900

Rock Island, IL $52,800

Laramie, WY $52,800

Saginaw, MI $52,800

Corpus Christi, TX $52,800

Norfolk, VA $52,800

Jacksonville, FL $52,700

Salisbury, NC $52,700

Boise, ID $52,700

Moline, IL $52,700

Fort Myers, FL $52,700

Memphis, TN $52,700

Spartanburg, SC $52,600

Tulsa, OK $52,600

Waterloo, IA $52,600

Provo, UT $52,500

Lincoln, NE $52,500

Fort Wayne, IN $52,500

Cedar Falls, IA $52,400

San Antonio, TX $52,400

Greensboro, NC $52,400

South Bend, IN $52,400

Savannah, GA $52,300

Muskegon, MI $52,300

Birmingham, AL $52,300

Winston Salem, NC $52,300

Greenville, SC $52,100

Lake Charles, LA $52,100

Anderson, IN $52,100

Lexington, KY $52,100

Augusta, GA $52,100

Tuscaloosa, AL $52,000

Columbia, SC $52,000

Lima, OH $52,000

Wichita, KS $52,000

Springfield, OH $52,000

Asheville, NC $51,900

Bloomington, IN $51,800

Knoxville, TN $51,600

Shreveport, LA $51,600

Wilmington, NC $51,600

Roanoke, VA $51,600

Topeka, KS $51,500

Frankfort, KY $51,500

Melbourne, FL $51,400

Longview, TX $51,400

Oklahoma City, OK $51,400

Chillicothe, OH $51,400

Sioux Falls, SD $51,300

Mobile, AL $51,300

Terre Haute, IN $51,300

Altoona, PA $51,200

Amarillo, TX $51,200

Killeen, TX $51,200

Idaho Falls, ID $51,100

Sioux City, IA $51,100

Chattanooga, TN $51,100

Fayetteville, AR $51,100

Lynchburg, VA $51,000

Gainesville, FL $50,900

Portsmouth, OH $50,900

Little Rock, AR $50,900

Lafayette, LA $50,900

Youngstown, OH $50,900

Temple, TX $50,800

Pensacola, FL $50,800

Clarksville, TN $50,800

Daytona Beach, FL $50,800

Hopkinsville, KY $50,700

Erie, PA $50,700

Florence, SC $50,600

Charleston, WV $50,500

Great Falls, MT $50,500

Helena, MT $50,400

Waco, TX $50,400

Tallahassee, FL $50,400

Fayetteville, NC $50,400

Macon, GA $50,400

Pine Bluff, AR $50,300

Vincennes, IN $50,300

Lubbock, TX $50,300

Alamogordo, NM $50,200

Twin Falls, ID $50,200

Rapid City, SD $50,100

Montgomery, AL $50,000

Parkersburg, WV $50,000

Jackson, MS $50,000

Huntington, WV $50,000

Greenville, MS $50,000

Wichita Falls, TX $49,900

Springfield, MO $49,900

Biloxi, MS $49,900

Columbus, GA $49,800

Sumter, SC $49,800

Johnstown, PA $49,800

Monroe, LA $49,800

Pascagoula, MS $49,700

Abilene, TX $49,700

Kingsport, TN $49,500

Albany, GA $49,500

Gulfport, MS $49,500

Alexandria, LA $49,300

Fort Smith, AR $49,200

El Paso, TX $49,000

Las Cruces, NM $48,800

Harlingen, TX $48,600

Pocatello, ID $48,600

Florence, AL $48,500

Brownsville, TX $48,500

Mcallen, TX $48,400

Dothan, AL $48,300

Columbus, MS $48,000

Altus, OK $47,700

Lawton, OK $47,600

Pierre, SD $47,400

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Landscape Architect's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Planning (Mentioned in 12.35% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.47% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
Adobe (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): A mixture of wet earth and grass made into bricks and dried in the sun, used to build houses. It originated from the oral form of Arabic al-tob, meaning "brick," It is the first materials used to create buildings in the 8th century B.C

Skills	Demand Percentage
Planning	12.35%
Microsoft Office	2.47%
Adobe	1.47%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Entry Landscape Architect's salary.

Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
Adobe Photoshop: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Graphic Design: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Resource Management	$72,064	28%
Adobe Photoshop	$68,123	21%
Graphic Design	$67,560	20%

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Entry Landscape Architect Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Entry Landscape Architect salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $60,390. While startup companies pay approximate $51,113.

Entry Landscape Architect Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$51,113
Growth Stage	51~500	$54,053
Established	501~5000	$58,321
Enterprise	5000+	$60,390

Entry Landscape Architect Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Landscape Architect roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Construction, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Entry Landscape Architect positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Entry Landscape Architect as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Entry Landscape Architect

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$67,560	$32.0	20%

How Education impacts an Entry Landscape Architect's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Landscape Architects enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Entry Landscape Architect with a Bachelor's Degree is between $54,513 and $58,057).

Entry Landscape Architect Salaries by Degree Level

$60,600
$59,700
$58,800
$58,000
$57,100
$56,300
$55,400
$54,600

Typical Education for Entry Landscape Architect
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.6%
High School	4.2%
Associates	3.1%
Bachelors	56.1%
Masters	35.0%
Doctorate	1.1%

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Entry Landscape Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Landscape Architect's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$50,400

Average $56,300/year

$61,700

$4,200

Average $4,692/month

$5,142

$969

Average $1,083/week

$1,187

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,700	$5,142	$1,187	$30
Average	$56,300	$4,692	$1,083	$27
25th Percentile	$50,400	$4,200	$969	$24

Salary Trends for Entry Landscape Architect

Salaries for an Entry Landscape Architect can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,831 in 2023 to around $53,249 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Landscape Architect salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Entry Landscape Architect Over Time

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2023	$53,831
2024	$53,682
2025	$53,249
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Most common benefits for Entry Landscape Architect

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Common company salaries for Entry Landscape Architect

Here are companies hiring for Entry Landscape Architect and their salaries, click below for more details.

K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services the United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services the United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services the United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services the United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services the United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services the United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services the United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services the United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services the United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services the United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services the United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services the United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services the United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services the United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services the United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services the United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services the United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services the United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services the United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services the United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services the United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services the United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services the United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services the United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services the United States

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FAQ about Entry Landscape Architect

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Landscape Architect?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Landscape Architect roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. What job makes the most money?

While many high-paying jobs exist, an Entry Landscape Architect earns between $51,700 and $66,100, with a median salary of $57,800. This role may not top the list of best-paying jobs, but it offers a rewarding career in design and environmental planning.

3. Are landscape architects worth it?

Landscape architects can be worth the investment, especially for complex projects. With entry-level salaries ranging from $51,700 to $66,100, their expertise in designing functional and aesthetic outdoor spaces can significantly enhance your property. They bring valuable skills that ensure your landscaping is both beautiful and sustainable, making them a smart choice for your remodeling needs.

4. How much does a fresh graduate architect earn in the US?

A fresh graduate landscape architect in the US typically earns between $51,700 and $66,100 annually, with a median salary of around $57,800. This range reflects entry-level positions, and salaries may vary based on location and experience.

5. What is the lowest paid architect?

The lowest paid entry-level landscape architects in the United States earn a minimum salary of $51,700 annually. The median salary is around $57,800, while the maximum can reach up to $66,100. This reflects a competitive entry-level wage compared to other regions and professions.

6. What is the minimum wage of architect in USA?

The minimum salary for an Entry Landscape Architect in the United States is $51,700 per year. The mid-range salary is $57,800, while the maximum salary can reach up to $66,100 annually.

7. What is an entry level architect?

An entry-level landscape architect assists in creating conceptual designs for projects, focusing on landscape design and structures that meet client needs. The salary for this position typically ranges from $51,700 to $66,100, with a midpoint of $57,800, reflecting the responsibilities and skills required in this role.

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