Landscape Architects Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $84,950 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.84
10th percentile $61,150
90th percentile $123,320
Employed locally 340
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,150
    25th
    $75,240
    50th (median)
    $84,950
    75th
    $99,890
    90th
    $123,320

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 76% Median Landscape Architects salary is 24% 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
    Maryland $86,390
    Massachusetts $84,950
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $84,390
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,940
    Madison, WI $77,660
    Alabama $76,590

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$109,960
    Civil Engineers$104,750
    Mechanical Engineers$124,160
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$136,040
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$101,750
    Electrical Engineers$127,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Boston, MA-NH is $40.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.10 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Boston, MA-NH is 6.6% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $61,150 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,240.