Landscape Architects Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $78,720 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.85
10th percentile $24,030
90th percentile $174,410
Employed locally 370
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,030
    25th
    $61,260
    50th (median)
    $78,720
    75th
    $108,760
    90th
    $174,410

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 98% Median Landscape Architects salary is 2% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $81,940
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $81,080
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $78,960

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Industrial Engineers $116,170
    Mechanical Engineers $126,870
    Petroleum Engineers $159,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,880
    Electrical Engineers $110,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Houston, TX is $37.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.32 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Houston, TX is 1.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $24,030 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,260.