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Landscape Architect and Designer Manager Salary in California

How much does a Landscape Architect and Designer Manager make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Landscape Architect and Designer Manager in California is $151,640 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

However, a Landscape Architect and Designer Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $191,033
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,350 to $172,260
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,519
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Landscape Architect and Designer Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $172,260 $14,355 $3,313 $83
Average $151,640 $12,637 $2,916 $73
25th Percentile $135,350 $11,279 $2,603 $65
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Key Factors That Influence Landscape Architect and Designer Manager Salaries

A Landscape Architect and Designer Manager'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, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Landscape Architect and Designer Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Landscape Architect and Designer Manager'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): $62,029
  • Intermediate Landscape Architect (2-4 years): $73,247
  • Senior Landscape Architect (4-7 years): $86,552
  • Principal Landscape Architect (7+ years): $106,871
  • Landscape Architect and Designer Manager (7+ years): $151,631
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Entry Landscape Architect0-2 years$62,029
Intermediate Landscape Architect2-4 years$73,247
Senior Landscape Architect4-7 years$86,552
Principal Landscape Architect7+ years$106,871
Landscape Architect and Designer Manager7+ years$151,631
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Top Paying Cities for Landscape Architect and Designer Managers

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:

  • Los Angeles: $151,900
  • West Hollywood: $151,790
  • Dodgertown: $151,900

Landscape Architect and Designer Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Landscape Architect and Designer Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $162,866. While startup companies pay approximate $137,871.

Landscape Architect and Designer Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$137,871
Growth Stage51~500$145,798
Established501~5000$157,302
Enterprise5000+$162,866

Landscape Architect and Designer Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Landscape Architect and Designer Manager 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, Landscape Architect and Designer Manager positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Landscape Architect and Designer Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Landscape Architect and Designer Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$181,968$87.020%

Landscape Architect and Designer Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Landscape Architect and Designer Manager'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.

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$135,350
Average $151,640/year
$172,260
$11,279
Average $12,637/month
$14,355
$2,603
Average $2,916/week
$3,313
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Average $73/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $172,260 $14,355 $3,313 $83
Average $151,640 $12,637 $2,916 $73
25th Percentile $135,350 $11,279 $2,603 $65

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