How much does a landscape architect make in Houston?
$103,700a year
Median yearly pay for landscape architects in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $49.84 an hour or $8,639 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.84
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 93
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,280Median: $103,700Highest 10%: $117,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,280 | $30.42 | |
| 25th | $78,180 | $37.59 | |
| Median | $103,700 | $49.84 | |
| 75th | $110,400 | $53.06 | |
| 90th | $117,200 | $56.32 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for landscape architects.
| Dallas, TX | $97,280 |
| Austin, TX | $91,140 |
| San Antonio, TX | $78,880 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $169,900 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $144,100 |
| Chemical Engineer | $138,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $137,700 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $131,100 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $130,300 |
| Engineer | $130,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscape architect make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $49.84 ($103,700 a year).
Do landscape architects make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $103,700 against $79,870 nationally, 30% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $89,220, so Houston pays 16% more.
Where does Houston rank for landscape architect pay?
5 of 93 metro areas with data.
How much does a landscape architect make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,200 or more.
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.