DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
17-1012 Landscape Architects
Occupational Description:
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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Northwest Minnesota | N/A | 0 | N/A | $6.99/hr | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Minnesota | 470 | 125 | $34.88/hr | $1.60/hr | $17.22/hr | $25.69/hr | $37.26/hr | $44.22/hr | $48.39/hr |
| U S | 20,280 | 913 | $35.93/hr | $0.40/hr | $20.56/hr | $26.52/hr | $33.70/hr | $43.76/hr | $54.54/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2022 - 2032 | |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | 260 | $30.36/hr | 5.7% |
| Surveyors | 150 | $23.00/hr | 9.2% |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 30 | $28.18/hr | N/A |
| Interior Designers | 30 | $21.51/hr | 4.5% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 20 | $26.62/hr | 4.4% |
| Materials Engineers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Art Directors | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Landscape Architects
- Prepares site plans, specifications, and cost estimates for land development, coordinating arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures.
- Compiles and analyzes data on conditions, such as location, drainage, and location of structures for environmental reports and landscaping plans.
- Inspects landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, approve quality of materials and work, and advise client and construction personnel.
- Confers with clients, engineering personnel, and architects on overall program.
