Occupation ยท SOC 17-1012
Landscape Architects: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of landscape architects can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 19,580 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $79,660 ($38.30 an hour).
US employment
19,580
Median annual wage
$79,660
Mean annual wage
$88,000
Median hourly wage
$38.30
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$100,110
- California$98,880
- New Jersey$92,600
- North Dakota$91,250
- New York$89,940
Top 5 after cost of living
- North Dakota$102,580
- Arkansas$96,920
- Iowa$95,120
- Louisiana$92,780
- District of Columbia$91,090
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $96,690 | $17,030 (+21.4%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | $400 (+0.5%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Civil Engineers | $99,590 | $19,930 (+25.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $81,270 | $1,610 (+2.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,480 | $21,820 (+27.4%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | $56,890 (+71.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California2,820
- 2. Florida1,490
- 3. Texas1,170
- 4. Pennsylvania1,110
- 5. North Carolina990
- 6. Colorado820
- 7. Washington770
- 8. Illinois630
- 9. Virginia610
- 10. Maryland530
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$100,110
- 2. California$98,880
- 3. New Jersey$92,600
- 4. North Dakota$91,250
- 5. New York$89,940
- 6. Maryland$86,390
- 7. Connecticut$85,370
- 8. Massachusetts$84,950
- 9. Arkansas$84,260
- 10. Iowa$83,480
Median annual wage. Based on 47 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Civil EngineersTeleworkable
- Industrial EngineersTeleworkable
- Mechanical EngineersOn-site
- Electrical EngineersTeleworkable
- Engineers, All OtherOn-site
- Architects, Except Landscape and NavalTeleworkable
- Architectural and Civil DraftersTeleworkable
- Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerTeleworkable
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