Landscape Architects Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $102,150 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.11
10th percentile $62,390
90th percentile $168,390
Employed locally 190
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,390
    25th
    $78,520
    50th (median)
    $102,150
    75th
    $137,070
    90th
    $168,390

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 109% Median Landscape Architects salary is 9% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $100,800

    Nearby metros — Landscape Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $118,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $108,790
    California $98,880
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $98,530
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $98,070
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,640

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Sacramento, CA is $49.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.79 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Sacramento, CA is 28.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $62,390 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,520.