Landscape Architects Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $89,940 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.24
10th percentile $63,490
90th percentile $137,420
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,490
    25th
    $76,480
    50th (median)
    $89,940
    75th
    $105,610
    90th
    $137,420

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 92% Median Landscape Architects salary is 8% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $108,790
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $81,210
    Syracuse, NY $81,180
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $79,270
    Rochester, NY $78,050

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,870
    Industrial Engineers $107,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $74,760
    Mechanical Engineers $111,270
    Electrical Engineers $127,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in New York, NY-NJ is $43.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.72 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in New York, NY-NJ is 12.9% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $63,490 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,480.