Landscape Architects Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $78,050 -2% vs national
Median hourly $37.53
10th percentile $58,080
90th percentile $108,630
Employed locally 80
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,080
    25th
    $60,460
    50th (median)
    $78,050
    75th
    $91,730
    90th
    $108,630

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 105% Median Landscape Architects salary is 5% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $108,790
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,940
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $81,210
    Syracuse, NY $81,180
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $79,270

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $99,360
    Mechanical Engineers $99,510
    Civil Engineers $97,030
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,510
    Electrical Engineers $105,260
    Engineers, All Other $101,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Rochester, NY is $37.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.53 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Rochester, NY is 2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $58,080 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,460.