Landscape Architects Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $60,960 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.31
10th percentile $49,350
90th percentile $104,460
Employed locally 80
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,350
    25th
    $50,480
    50th (median)
    $60,960
    75th
    $74,700
    90th
    $104,460

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Cleveland, OH $77,400
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,170
    Ohio $60,980

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $100,730
    Mechanical Engineers $97,860
    Civil Engineers $97,990
    Electrical Engineers $99,900
    Engineers, All Other $103,140
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Columbus, OH is $29.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.63 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Columbus, OH is 23.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $49,350 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,480.