Landscape Architects Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $75,790 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.44
10th percentile $54,830
90th percentile $106,330
Employed locally 70
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,830
    25th
    $54,830
    50th (median)
    $75,790
    75th
    $82,240
    90th
    $106,330

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 86% Median Landscape Architects salary is 14% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $133,400
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,150
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $83,840
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $82,240
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $81,620
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $73,990

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $102,340
    Civil Engineers $99,680
    Mechanical Engineers $101,570
    Industrial Engineers $101,820
    Electrical Engineers $114,610
    Engineers, All Other $117,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Portland, ME is $36.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Portland, ME is 4.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $54,830 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,830.