Landscape Architects Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $75,000 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.06
10th percentile $54,330
90th percentile $121,020
Employed locally 240
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,330
    25th
    $58,070
    50th (median)
    $75,000
    75th
    $97,320
    90th
    $121,020

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $118,090
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $82,780
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,970
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,970
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $77,850
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $77,610

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,030
    Industrial Engineers $101,880
    Electrical Engineers $130,900
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,530
    Mechanical Engineers $102,750
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $66,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Raleigh, NC is $36.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.21 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Raleigh, NC is 5.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $54,330 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,070.