Landscape Architect Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Landscape Architects in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$63,790
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.67
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $79,870
State Rank
#39 of 41
480 employed here

How much does a Landscape Architect make in Ohio?

A Landscape Architect working in Ohio earns a median salary of $63,790 per year, or about $30.67 per hour. That is 20% below the national median of $79,870 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $51,430 while the top 10% make $122,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $54,290 and $86,320 a year.

Landscape Architect salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$51,430$24.73
25th percentile (early career)$54,290$26.10
50th percentile (median)$63,790$30.67
75th percentile (experienced)$86,320$41.50
90th percentile (top earners)$122,000$58.65

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 39th out of 41 states and territories for Landscape Architect pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Alabama$101,220
2California$98,380
3Tennessee$95,250
4New Jersey$95,020
5Utah$94,430

Working as a Landscape Architect in Ohio

Nationally, about 20,000 people work as Landscape Architects in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($63,790) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Landscape Architect make in Ohio?
The median Landscape Architect salary in Ohio is $63,790 per year, or about $30.67 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $51,430 at the entry level to $122,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Landscape Architects about 20% less than the national median of $79,870. Ohio ranks 39th out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Landscape Architects?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $63,790 a year. About 480 Landscape Architects are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.