Landscape Architects Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $59,660 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.68
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $97,360
Employed locally 40
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $54,110
    50th (median)
    $59,660
    75th
    $79,040
    90th
    $97,360

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 88% Median Landscape Architects salary is 12% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $133,400
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $83,840
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $63,320

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $143,850
    Engineers, All Other $143,050
    Civil Engineers $104,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $143,660
    Industrial Engineers $125,480
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Albuquerque, NM is $28.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.39 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Albuquerque, NM is 25.1% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,110.