Landscape Architects Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $118,090 +48.2% vs national
Median hourly $56.78
10th percentile $69,660
90th percentile $222,890
Employed locally 720
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,660
    25th
    $81,680
    50th (median)
    $118,090
    75th
    $167,490
    90th
    $222,890

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 88% Median Landscape Architects salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Landscape Architects

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $133,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $108,790
    State College, PA $106,080
    Reno, NV $105,050
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $100,800

    Nearby metros — Landscape Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,640

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $126,560
    Computer Hardware Engineers $172,920
    Engineers, All Other $156,140
    Mechanical Engineers $145,640
    Industrial Engineers $133,790
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $125,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in San Francisco, CA is $56.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $110.74 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in San Francisco, CA is 48.2% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $69,660 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,680.