Landscape Architects Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $59,970 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $46,650
90th percentile $101,000
Employed locally 150
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,650
    25th
    $55,480
    50th (median)
    $59,970
    75th
    $80,070
    90th
    $101,000

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 78% Median Landscape Architects salary is 22% 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
    Madison, WI $77,660
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $77,220
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,160
    Wilmington, NC $65,170
    Wichita, KS $61,330

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,960
    Mechanical Engineers $96,620
    Civil Engineers $93,350
    Electrical Engineers $101,000
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Milwaukee, WI is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.45 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Milwaukee, WI is 24.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $46,650 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,480.