Careers · Landscape Architects · California
Landscape Architects in California
Landscape architects plan and design outdoor spaces for parks, recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, and residential or commercial sites. They work in design firms, government agencies, or as independent consultants, combining environmental analysis with creative design to shape how people use land. In California the median pay is $98,380 a year, 23% above the national median of $79,870.
$98,380median pay in California, per year
$74,960–$132,220middle half earn
2,310employed in California
$79,870U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
4open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in California or remote
1employer hiring
4posted in the last 7 days
MI · MD · CAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationOperations AnalysisJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
DesignBuilding and ConstructionGeographyEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Landscape Architects.
Licenses and training in California
Landscape Architects pay in other states
Alabama · $101,220Tennessee · $95,250New Jersey · $95,020Utah · $94,430Maryland · $92,880Texas · $89,220Massachusetts · $88,000New York · $87,360Iowa · $87,270Rhode Island · $85,420
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against landscape architects and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against landscape architects and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 17-1012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.