Landscape Architects Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $74,990 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.05
10th percentile $42,130
90th percentile $113,030
Employed locally 70
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,130
    25th
    $59,840
    50th (median)
    $74,990
    75th
    $95,640
    90th
    $113,030

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 108% Median Landscape Architects salary is 8% above 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $118,090
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $82,780
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,970
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,970
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $77,850
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $77,610

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,670
    Civil Engineers $97,570
    Electrical Engineers $96,210
    Mechanical Engineers $98,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,300
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Asheville, NC is $36.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.35 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Asheville, NC is 5.9% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $42,130 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,840.