Landscape Architects Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $77,970 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.49
10th percentile $60,050
90th percentile $114,160
Employed locally 40
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,050
    25th
    $68,800
    50th (median)
    $77,970
    75th
    $100,300
    90th
    $114,160

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 81% Median Landscape Architects salary is 19% below 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,940
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,890
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $77,460

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $100,710
    Industrial Engineers $103,740
    Engineers, All Other $106,100
    Environmental Engineers $86,120
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $99,020
    Electrical Engineers $107,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Trenton, NJ is $37.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.71 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Trenton, NJ is 2.1% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $60,050 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,800.