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Landscape Architects
Role Overview
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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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $100,110 |
| California | $98,880 |
| New Jersey | $92,600 |
| North Dakota | $91,250 |
| New York | $89,940 |
| Maryland | $86,390 |
| Connecticut | $85,370 |
| Massachusetts | $84,950 |
| Arkansas | $84,260 |
| Iowa | $83,480 |
| Utah | $82,180 |
| Louisiana | $81,840 |
| Virginia | $81,440 |
| Texas | $81,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $81,110 |
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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$79,660
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.5%
Avg. annual openings
1.7k
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