Landscape Architects
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Landscape Architects to increase by 4.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 23,500 to 24,500 jobs. Its estimate of 1,700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($79,870), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
23,500
Projected employment (2034)
24,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,700
Pay & Preparation
$79,870
Bachelor's degree
None
Internship/residency
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.12/5) • Active Listening (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Operations Analysis (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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