What are the main factors that influence a Landscape Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Landscape Designer's salary?

A Landscape Designer's salary grows with experience: a Landscape Architect I (0-2 years)earns $56,378, a Landscape Designer (2-4 years)earns $66,527, a Landscape Architect III (4-7 years)earns $78,638, a Landscape Architect IV (7+ years)earns $97,182, a Landscape Architect Manager (7+ years)earns $137,554,

What are the highest paying states for a Landscape Designer?

Landscape Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Landscape Designer roles are District of Columbia $75,292, California $75,006, Massachusetts $74,007. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Landscape Designer roles make?

Salaries for Landscape Designer level roles vary by specialization: Landscape Architect and Designer Manager: $137,230; Landscape Architect and Designer IV: $96,990; Landscape Architect and Designer III: $78,460; 3D Landscape Designer: $69,710; Senior Landscape Designer: $67,000.

Landscape Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Landscape Designer make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Landscape Designer in Delaware is $68,866 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,309
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,783 to $80,090
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,514

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Landscape Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,090	$6,674	$1,540	$39
Average	$68,866	$5,739	$1,324	$33
25th Percentile	$59,783	$4,982	$1,150	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Landscape Designer Salaries

A Landscape Designer'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 Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Landscape Designer'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-Level (less than 1 year): $56,378
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,527
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $78,638
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,182
Expert (over 8 years): $137,554

Levels	Salary
Landscape... Level Landscape Designer	$56,378
Landscape... Level Landscape Designer	$66,527
Landscape... Level Landscape Designer	$78,638
Landscape... Level Landscape Designer	$97,182
Landscape... Level Landscape Designer	$137,554

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How Do Landscape Designer 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 Landscape Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $75,292.
California: $75,006.
Massachusetts: $74,007.

District of Columbia $75,292 California $75,006 Massachusetts $74,007 Washington $73,735 New Jersey $73,707 Alaska $73,612 Connecticut $72,674 New York $72,293

Hawaii $71,076 Rhode Island $70,505 Maryland $70,117 Minnesota $69,587 Colorado $69,383 Illinois $69,315 Oregon $69,056 Delaware $68,866

New Hampshire $68,746 Virginia $68,478 Pennsylvania $67,696 Nevada $67,302 North Dakota $67,172 Michigan $66,968 Wisconsin $66,894 Vermont $66,744

Texas $66,329 Maine $66,302 Arizona $66,261 Ohio $66,214 Georgia $65,588 Indiana $65,275 Wyoming $65,214 Utah $65,119

Iowa $65,078 Kansas $64,752 Louisiana $64,656 North Carolina $64,622 Missouri $64,609 Florida $64,344 Montana $64,201 Nebraska $64,065

Kentucky $63,990 South Carolina $63,718 Tennessee $63,548 Idaho $63,480 New Mexico $62,984 Oklahoma $62,875 Alabama $62,474 South Dakota $61,800

Arkansas $61,433 West Virginia $61,236 Mississippi $60,644

Top Paying Cities for Landscape Designers

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:

Lincoln: $71,273
Little Creek: $70,613
Magnolia: $70,906

Lincoln, DE $71,273 Little Creek, DE $70,613 Magnolia, DE $70,906 Milford, DE $71,273 Marydel, DE $70,348 Millsboro, DE $71,273 Millville, DE $71,749 Milton, DE $71,273

Nassau, DE $71,273 Ocean View, DE $71,749 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,749 Seaford, DE $70,525 Selbyville, DE $71,749 Smyrna, DE $70,267 Viola, DE $70,906 Woodside, DE $70,702

Bear, DE $69,750 Newark, DE $69,777 Claymont, DE $69,831 Delaware City, DE $69,777 Hockessin, DE $69,831 Kirkwood, DE $69,777 Middletown, DE $70,124 Montchanin, DE $69,831

New Castle, DE $69,831 Odessa, DE $70,219 Port Penn, DE $69,587 Rockland, DE $69,831 Saint Georges, DE $69,777 Townsend, DE $70,117 Winterthur, DE $69,831 Lewes, DE $71,273

Wilmington, DE $69,831 Dover, DE $70,579 Dover Afb, DE $70,743 Bethany Beach, DE $71,749 Bethel, DE $70,525 Bridgeville, DE $71,273 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,654 Cheswold, DE $70,416

Clayton, DE $70,239 Dagsboro, DE $71,749 Delmar, DE $70,525 Ellendale, DE $71,273 Felton, DE $71,273 Fenwick Island, DE $71,749 Frankford, DE $71,749 Frederica, DE $71,273

Georgetown, DE $71,273 Greenwood, DE $71,273 Harbeson, DE $71,273 Harrington, DE $71,273 Hartly, DE $70,205 Houston, DE $71,273 Kenton, DE $70,239 Laurel, DE $70,525

Yorklyn, DE $69,831

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

Understanding how a Landscape Designer'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 February 01, 2026

$59,783

Average $68,866/year

$80,090

$4,982

Average $5,739/month

$6,674

$1,150

Average $1,324/week

$1,540

$29

Average $33/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,090	$6,674	$1,540	$39
Average	$68,866	$5,739	$1,324	$33
25th Percentile	$59,783	$4,982	$1,150	$29

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