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Landscape Architects Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Landscape Architects make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$98,380
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.5% vs 2024
$110,360
Mean Salary
$98,380
Median Salary
$47.30
Hourly Rate
2,310 people work as Landscape Architects in California
Landscape Architects salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Landscape Architects in California earn a median salary of $98,380 per year ($8,198/month).
This is 24.8% above the national average of $78,822.
California ranks #2 out of 41 states for Landscape Architects pay.
Approximately 2,310 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Landscape Architects
Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Coordination
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Design
4.79
Building and Construction
4.3
Public Safety and Security
3.96
English Language
3.93
Engineering and Technology
3.78
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(67.9% of workers)
Salaries for Landscape Architects in California range from $60,600 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $187,270 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $74,960 and $132,220.
How much do Landscape Architects make in California?
The median annual salary for Landscape Architects in California is $98,380 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $110,360.
What is the salary range for a Landscape Architects in California?
Salaries for Landscape Architects in California range from $60,600 at the 10th percentile to $187,270 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $74,960 and $132,220.
What is the starting salary for a Landscape Architects in California?
Entry-level Landscape Architects positions in California typically start around $60,600 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $74,960 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Landscape Architects in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,310 people are employed as Landscape Architects in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Landscape Architects in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Landscape Architects in California is approximately $47.30 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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