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 2001 data from the U.S. Department of Labor, the median annual salary for landscape architects was $46,710. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $28,640 and the highest paid 10 percent earned over $79,580. The average salary for those working with the federal government was generally higher than average, at $62,824 a year.
Benefits also 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.
Landscape architects spend much of their time in the field gathering information at the work site. They also spend time in the office, drafting plans and designs. Those working for larger organizations may have to travel further away to work sites.
Work hours are generally regular, except during periods of increased business or when nearing a project deadline. Hours vary for self-employed workers because they determine their own schedules.
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the employment of landscape architects is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. The increase in demand for landscape architects is a result of several factors: a boom in the construction industry, the need to refurbish existing sites, and the increase in city and environmental planning and historic preservation. In addition, many job openings are expected to result from the need to replace experienced workers who leave the field.
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