Landscape Architects pay in California
$110,360avg. a year
$53.06 an hour · 2,310 employed
Landscape Architects in California earn an average of $110,360 a year. That is $21,580 (24%) more than the U.S. average of $88,780. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $135,010.
$98,380Median pay
$53.06Average hourly
+19%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 40 states + D.C.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for landscape architects by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
1610 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$135,010
$64.91 an hour
270 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$123,990
$59.61 an hour
3150 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$108,430
$52.13 an hour
4150 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$105,910
$50.92 an hour
5570 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$104,980
$50.47 an hour
640 jobs
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
$103,160
$49.60 an hour
730 jobs
Fresno, CA
$102,500
$49.28 an hour
8210 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$96,660
$46.47 an hour
990 jobs
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
$94,880
$45.62 an hour
1050 jobs
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$94,460
$45.41 an hour
1140 jobs
Salinas, CA
$77,810
$37.41 an hour
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Landscape Architects pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California landscape architects work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $88,780 | $42.68 |
| California | $110,360 | $53.06 |
| Nevada | $90,420 | $43.47 |
| Arizona | $89,640 | $43.10 |
| Oregon | $80,770 | $38.83 |
Related jobs in California
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$121,910
- Surveyors$110,220
- Civil Engineers$124,540
- Industrial Engineers$125,850
- Mechanical Engineers$136,660
- Electrical Engineers$151,180
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do landscape architects make in California?
The average is $110,360 a year, and the median is $98,380. That is $21,580 (24%) more than the U.S. average of $88,780.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$53.06 an hour on average; the median is $47.30.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($135,010), followed by San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($123,990). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Salinas, CA ($77,810).
How does California rank?
California ranks #1 of 41 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-1012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national landscape architects page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.