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DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

17-1012 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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 350105$42.52/hr$25.15/hr$28.86/hr$38.89/hr$62.16/hr$62.16/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
Trade, Transportation and UtilitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services300$37.81/hr
Education and Health ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration40$49.09/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 10$33.20/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 10$33.87/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 20$33.26/hr-3.7%
Northwest Minnesota 50$62.16/hr4.3%
Southeast Minnesota 50$62.16/hr6.5%
Northwest Balance of State 50N/AN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 180$32.02/hr2.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 190$31.25/hrN/A
Minnesota 350$38.89/hr2.1%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 2,660$45.85/hr7.4%
Urban and Regional Planners 870$42.27/hr5.1%
Interior Designers 1,210$31.61/hr5.3%


  • Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.
  • Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
  • Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.
  • Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.
  • Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.
  • Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.
  • 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.
  • Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
  • Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.
  • Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities.