Occupational Employment Statistics
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.
Minnesota
| 350 | 105 | $42.52/hr | $25.15/hr | $28.86/hr | $38.89/hr | $62.16/hr | $62.16/hr |
Construction | N/A | N/A |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | N/A | N/A |
Professional and Business Services | 300 | $37.81/hr |
Education and Health Services | N/A | N/A |
Public Administration | 40 | $49.09/hr |
- 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.