Graduate Landscape Architect Salary in the United States

How much does a Graduate Landscape Architect make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Graduate Landscape Architect in the United States is $57,333 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,953
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,115 to $63,939
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,542
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Graduate Landscape Architect Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,939 $5,328 $1,230 $31
Average $57,333 $4,778 $1,103 $28
25th Percentile $50,115 $4,176 $964 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Graduate Landscape Architect Salaries

A Graduate 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 Do Graduate 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 Graduate Landscape Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,480.
  • California: $63,239.
  • Massachusetts: $62,396.

Top Paying Cities for Graduate 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: $72,315
  • San Francisco: $71,523
  • Oakland: $70,016

What Skills Can Increase a Graduate Landscape Architect's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 7.01% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Schematic (Mentioned in 3.03% Job Postings): A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
  • Land Surveying (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Gathering details through observations, measurements in the field, and data analysis to identify existing conditions and boundaries of a property.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 7.01%
Schematic 3.03%
Land Surveying 1.77%
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 a Graduate Landscape Architect's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Design Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$61,920
8%
Design Engineering
$61,347
7%
Time Management
$60,773
6%
Written Communication
$60,200
5%
Leadership
$60,200
5%
Analysis
$60,200
5%
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Graduate Landscape Architect Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Graduate Landscape Architect roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Graduate Landscape Architect positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Graduate Landscape Architect as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Graduate Landscape Architect

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$71,667$34.025%
Energy & Utilities$68,800$33.020%
Financial Services$68,800$33.020%
Insurance$65,933$32.015%
Pharmaceuticals$65,933$32.015%

How Education impacts a Graduate Landscape Architect's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Graduate Landscape Architects enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Graduate Landscape Architect with a No Diploma is between $56,770 and $60,254).

Graduate Landscape Architect Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Graduate Landscape Architect
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.8%
High School 30.2%
Associates 43.4%
Bachelors 20.8%
Masters 1.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Graduate Landscape Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Graduate 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Graduate Landscape Architect

Salaries for a Graduate Landscape Architect can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,542 in 2023 to around $53,083 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Graduate Landscape Architect salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Graduate Landscape Architect Over Time

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2023
$53,542
2024
$53,464
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FAQ about Graduate Landscape Architect

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

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Graduate Landscape Architect roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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