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.
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Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
| 270 | 21 | $38.72/hr | $24.95/hr | $30.44/hr | $37.58/hr | $48.28/hr | $54.20/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 20 | $27.48/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 290 | $36.21/hr |
| Education and Health Services | N/A | N/A |
| Other Services | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration | N/A | N/A |
- 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.