Landscape Architects Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $79,970 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.45
10th percentile $57,540
90th percentile $126,350
Employed locally 190
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,540
    25th
    $59,380
    50th (median)
    $79,970
    75th
    $99,360
    90th
    $126,350

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 85% Median Landscape Architects salary is 15% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $100,800
    York-Hanover, PA $100,780
    California $98,880
    North Dakota $91,250
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $90,990
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,940

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $126,530
    Civil Engineers $104,360
    Electrical Engineers $114,130
    Mechanical Engineers $103,010
    Engineers, All Other $129,550
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Portland, OR-WA is $38.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.61 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Portland, OR-WA is 0.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $57,540 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,380.