Landscape Architects Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $76,570 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.81
10th percentile $54,850
90th percentile $128,360
Employed locally 50
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,850
    25th
    $62,720
    50th (median)
    $76,570
    75th
    $101,770
    90th
    $128,360

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 108% Median Landscape Architects salary is 8% 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
    Kentucky $77,160
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $76,840
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,170

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $103,460
    Mechanical Engineers $104,940
    Civil Engineers $103,350
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $54,080
    Electrical Engineers $101,160
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $95,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Lexington, KY is $36.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.17 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Lexington, KY is 3.9% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $54,850 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,720.