How much does a landscape architect make in California?
$98,380a year
Median yearly pay for landscape architects in California. That is $47.30 an hour or $8,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.30
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 2,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,600Median: $98,380Highest 10%: $187,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,600 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $74,960 | $36.04 | |
| Median | $98,380 | $47.30 | |
| 75th | $132,200 | $63.57 | |
| 90th | $187,300 | $90.03 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $119,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $119,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $106,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $101,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $95,760 |
| Fresno, CA | $90,860 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $86,060 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,190 |
| Oxnard, CA | $81,350 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $77,570 |
| Salinas, CA | $63,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for landscape architects.
| 1. Alabama | $101,200 |
| 2. California | $98,380 |
| 3. Tennessee | $95,250 |
| 4. New Jersey | $95,020 |
| 5. Utah | $94,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscape architect make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $47.30 ($98,380 a year).
Do landscape architects make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $98,380 against $79,870 nationally, 23% more.
Where does California rank for landscape architect pay?
California ranks 2 of 41 states.
Which city in California pays landscape architects the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $119,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.