Landscape Architects Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $77,660 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.34
10th percentile $51,620
90th percentile $117,200
Employed locally 140
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,620
    25th
    $59,090
    50th (median)
    $77,660
    75th
    $92,990
    90th
    $117,200

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 89% Median Landscape Architects salary is 11% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,890
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $77,220
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,160
    Wilmington, NC $65,170
    Wichita, KS $61,330
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $59,970

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,910
    Industrial Engineers $98,360
    Mechanical Engineers $96,680
    Electrical Engineers $102,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,510
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Madison, WI is $37.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.48 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Madison, WI is 2.5% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $51,620 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,090.