How much does a landscape architect make in Illinois?
$67,460a year
Median yearly pay for landscape architects in Illinois. That is $32.43 an hour or $5,622 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.43
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,770Median: $67,460Highest 10%: $105,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| 25th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| Median | $67,460 | $32.43 | |
| 75th | $77,510 | $37.26 | |
| 90th | $105,300 | $50.64 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $66,830 |
| St. Louis, MO | $66,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for landscape architects.
| 33. Vermont | $69,740 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $69,520 |
| 35. Kentucky | $68,460 |
| 36. Illinois | $67,460 |
| 37. Indiana | $64,980 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $64,370 |
| 39. Ohio | $63,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscape architect make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $32.43 ($67,460 a year).
Do landscape architects make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $67,460 against $79,870 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Illinois rank for landscape architect pay?
Illinois ranks 36 of 41 states.
Which city in Illinois pays landscape architects the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $66,830 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.