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Landscape Architects

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$79,660	2100	4.7%
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$79,660

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

2100

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

4.7%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

Detailed Work Activities

Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities.
Design water conservation systems.
Select project materials.
Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities.
Discuss designs or plans with clients.
Create maps.
Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data.
Perform marketing activities.
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
Explain project details to the general public.
Incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
Update technical knowledge.
Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
Prepare detailed work plans.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Create graphical representations of structures or landscapes.
Advise customers on the use of products or services.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.
Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.
Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.
Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency.
Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.
Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities.
Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors.
Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.
Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects.
Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control.
Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups.
Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
Prepare conceptual drawings, graphics, or other visual representations of land areas to show predicted growth or development of land areas over time.
Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding.
Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.
Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs.
Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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