Landscape Architects Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $73,990 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.57
10th percentile $44,650
90th percentile $100,180
Employed locally 140
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,650
    25th
    $54,570
    50th (median)
    $73,990
    75th
    $91,380
    90th
    $100,180

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 96% Median Landscape Architects salary is 4% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $133,400
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $95,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,840
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $84,730
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $84,000
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $83,840

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,780
    Civil Engineers $97,640
    Mechanical Engineers $96,230
    Electrical Engineers $104,130
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $67,160
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Indianapolis, IN is $35.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.70 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Indianapolis, IN is 7.1% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $44,650 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,570.