How much does a landscape architect make in Madison?
$82,870a year
Median yearly pay for landscape architects in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $39.84 an hour or $6,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.84
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 93
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,240Median: $82,870Highest 10%: $125,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 25th | $60,800 | $29.23 | |
| Median | $82,870 | $39.84 | |
| 75th | $98,510 | $47.36 | |
| 90th | $125,800 | $60.48 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for landscape architects.
| Milwaukee, WI | $64,330 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,010 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineer | $110,400 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $103,200 |
| Electrical Engineer | $102,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,400 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,680 |
| Architect | $99,210 |
| Civil Engineer | $99,010 |
| Chemical Engineer | $97,190 |
| Environmental Engineer | $90,560 |
| Surveyor | $90,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a landscape architect make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $39.84 ($82,870 a year).
Do landscape architects make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $82,870 against $79,870 nationally, 4% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $69,520, so Madison pays 19% more.
Where does Madison rank for landscape architect pay?
30 of 93 metro areas with data.
How much does a landscape architect make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,800 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.