Landscape Architects Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $95,610 +20% vs national
Median hourly $45.97
10th percentile $59,280
90th percentile $153,810
Employed locally 230
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,280
    25th
    $74,730
    50th (median)
    $95,610
    75th
    $119,740
    90th
    $153,810

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 111% Median Landscape Architects salary is 11% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $118,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $108,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,150
    California $98,880
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $98,530
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $98,070

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $109,250
    Mechanical Engineers $101,800
    Industrial Engineers $103,330
    Engineers, All Other $106,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Riverside, CA is $45.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.18 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Riverside, CA is 20% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $59,280 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,730.