Landscape Architects Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $73,250 -8% vs national
Median hourly $35.22
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $116,660
Employed locally 40
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $58,600
    50th (median)
    $73,250
    75th
    $87,770
    90th
    $116,660

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 81% Median Landscape Architects salary is 19% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $108,790
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,840
    Pennsylvania $81,110
    Nevada $80,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,970
    Richmond, VA $79,380

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $79,540
    Mechanical Engineers $97,520
    Electrical Engineers $108,850
    Civil Engineers $95,410
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,960
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $104,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Charlottesville, VA is $35.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.09 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Charlottesville, VA is 8% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,600.