Landscape Architects Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $81,940 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.39
10th percentile $25,010
90th percentile $133,750
Employed locally 220
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,010
    25th
    $57,680
    50th (median)
    $81,940
    75th
    $97,820
    90th
    $133,750

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 84% Median Landscape Architects salary is 16% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $81,080
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $78,960
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,720

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,850
    Industrial Engineers $101,090
    Electrical Engineers $117,420
    Mechanical Engineers $110,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Austin, TX is $39.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.55 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Austin, TX is 2.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $25,010 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,680.