Landscape Architects Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $84,000 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.38
10th percentile $55,180
90th percentile $124,680
Employed locally 40
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,180
    25th
    $73,930
    50th (median)
    $84,000
    75th
    $123,400
    90th
    $124,680

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 100% Median Landscape Architects salary is 0% 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
    District of Columbia $100,110
    California $98,880
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,840
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $83,600
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $83,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,890

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,440
    Industrial Engineers $100,440
    Mechanical Engineers $88,500
    Electrical Engineers $110,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $90,520
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Des Moines, IA is $40.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.94 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.4% above 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $55,180 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,930.