Landscape Architects Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $81,210 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.04
10th percentile $60,850
90th percentile $125,240
Employed locally 90
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,850
    25th
    $62,400
    50th (median)
    $81,210
    75th
    $108,630
    90th
    $125,240

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 94% Median Landscape Architects salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Landscape Architects

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $133,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $118,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $108,790
    State College, PA $106,080
    Reno, NV $105,050
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,150

    Nearby metros — Landscape Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $108,790
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,940
    Syracuse, NY $81,180
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $79,270
    Rochester, NY $78,050

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$107,490
    Civil Engineers$101,430
    Mechanical Engineers$111,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,590
    Electrical Engineers$103,440
    Engineers, All Other$131,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Albany, NY is $39.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.45 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Albany, NY is 1.9% above the national median of $79,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Landscape Architects in Albany?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $60,850 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,400.