Landscape Architects Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $98,530 +23.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.37
10th percentile $51,850
90th percentile $161,440
Employed locally 60
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,850
    25th
    $62,270
    50th (median)
    $98,530
    75th
    $138,790
    90th
    $161,440

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $118,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $108,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,150
    California $98,880
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $98,070
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,640

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $110,920
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $68,630
    Engineers, All Other $119,810
    Mechanical Engineers $102,200
    Electrical Engineers $129,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in San Luis Obispo, CA is $47.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.80 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 23.7% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $51,850 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,270.