Careers · Landscape Architects · Illinois
Landscape Architects in Illinois
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 Illinois the median pay is $67,460 a year, 16% below the national median of $79,870.
$67,460median pay in Illinois, per year
$54,770–$77,510middle half earn
810employed in Illinois
$79,870U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
3open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
1employer hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
MI · MDwhere 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 Illinois
Landscape Architects pay in other states
Alabama · $101,220California · $98,380Tennessee · $95,250New Jersey · $95,020Utah · $94,430Maryland · $92,880Texas · $89,220Massachusetts · $88,000New York · $87,360Iowa · $87,270
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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, Illinois, annual.