Landscape Architects Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $86,840 +9% vs national
Median hourly $41.75
10th percentile $65,240
90th percentile $116,930
Employed locally 680
National median $79,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,240
    25th
    $76,780
    50th (median)
    $86,840
    75th
    $97,170
    90th
    $116,930

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscape Architects salary vs area income 70% Median Landscape Architects salary is 30% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $100,370
    Engineers, All Other $162,610
    Mechanical Engineers $121,060
    Electrical Engineers $136,820
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $106,120
    Aerospace Engineers $157,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscape Architects make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Landscape Architects in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $41.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.36 or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Landscape Architects salaries?

    The median Landscape Architects salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 9% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Landscape Architects (10th percentile) earn around $65,240 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,780.