Landscape Architects Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $78,060 -2% vs national
Median hourly $37.53
10th percentile $50,430
90th percentile $113,650
Employed locally 70
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,430
    25th
    $60,620
    50th (median)
    $78,060
    75th
    $102,140
    90th
    $113,650

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $118,090
    State College, PA $106,080
    District of Columbia $100,110
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $90,990
    Connecticut $85,370
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $83,600

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $143,210
    Mechanical Engineers $110,650
    Industrial Engineers $110,710
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $138,600
    Electrical Engineers $127,670
    Civil Engineers $102,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Boulder, CO is $37.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.24 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Boulder, CO is 2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $50,430 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,620.