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Landscape Architect

Construction, Extraction, and Architecture
Architects
Landscape Architect

Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.

At a Glance

Landscape Architect earns an average of $63,219/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5.8–6.3 years. Top skills: Landscaping, Landscape Design, Communication.

Avg Annual Salary

$63,219/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

5.8–6.3 years

Job Postings

4

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Landscape Architects

Median Wage

$79,660/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.5%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (22)

Landscaping

5.0

Landscape Design

5.0

Landscape Architecture

5.0

Construction

4.9

AutoCAD

4.9

Construction Management

4.8

Economics

4.8

Civil Engineering

4.8

Project Management

4.8

Public Works

4.8

Architectural Engineering

4.7

Request For Proposal

4.7

Renovation

4.7

Marketing

4.7

ArcGIS (GIS Software)

4.7

Surveys

4.6

Environmental Control Systems Engineering

4.6

Project Planning

4.6

Auditing

4.6

Purchasing

4.6

Common Skills (8)

Communication

5.0

Planning

4.9

Presentations

4.9

Management

4.9

Leadership

4.9

Interpersonal Communications

4.8

Report Writing

4.7

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