Salaries for landscape architects vary depending on the employer, work experience, location, and whether they are paid a straight salary or earn a percentage of a firm's profits.

According to May 2018 data from the U.S. Department of Labor, the median annual salary for landscape architects was $68,230. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $40,710 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $113,340. The average salary for those working for state government agencies was $87,150.

Benefits vary depending on the employer but usually include health insurance coverage, paid vacation time, and sick leave. Many landscape architects work for small landscaping firms or are self-employed. These workers generally receive fewer benefits than those who work for large organizations.

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