Landscape Architects Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $79,270 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.11
10th percentile $53,540
90th percentile $122,370
Employed locally 40
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,540
    25th
    $61,110
    50th (median)
    $79,270
    75th
    $107,170
    90th
    $122,370

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 112% Median Landscape Architects salary is 12% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $108,790
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,940
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $81,210
    Syracuse, NY $81,180
    Rochester, NY $78,050

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $101,620
    Civil Engineers $96,690
    Mechanical Engineers $96,890
    Electrical Engineers $101,760
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,520
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Buffalo, NY is $38.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.11 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Buffalo, NY is 0.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $53,540 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,110.