Landscape Architects Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $79,610 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.27
10th percentile $57,850
90th percentile $127,470
Employed locally 450
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,850
    25th
    $66,810
    50th (median)
    $79,610
    75th
    $100,360
    90th
    $127,470

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 78% Median Landscape Architects salary is 22% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $104,710
    Mechanical Engineers $110,530
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $129,180
    Electrical Engineers $110,570
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,630
    Industrial Engineers $106,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Denver, CO is $38.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.99 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Denver, CO is 0.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $57,850 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,810.