Landscape Architects Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $84,730 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.74
10th percentile $53,460
90th percentile $130,590
Employed locally 60
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,460
    25th
    $62,220
    50th (median)
    $84,730
    75th
    $104,990
    90th
    $130,590

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 103% Median Landscape Architects salary is 3% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $82,240

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $102,850
    Civil Engineers $99,780
    Engineers, All Other $103,400
    Mechanical Engineers $101,600
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,930
    Electrical Engineers $109,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Nashville, TN is $40.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.55 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Nashville, TN is 6.4% above 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $53,460 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,220.