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Landscape Architect

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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West Virginia Regional Earnings

West Virginia Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV $79,320 or $38.14/hr $46,280 or $22.25/hr $123,880 or $59.56/hr

West Virginia's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 3%
Job Openings 3 estimated annual job openings
Employment 38 were employed in this occupation

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$77,820

Average Hourly Wage

$37.41

Average Annual Range

$42,870 to $121,660

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +0%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment very small occupation
  This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 19,800 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Slower than average growth
  Improving technologies are expected to increase landscape architects' productivity, which should reduce overall demand for the occupation. However, there will continue to be some need for these workers to plan and develop landscapes for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Environmental concerns and efforts to conserve water and prevent waterway pollution also may create some demand for landscape architects. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (58.1%)
  • Architectural, engineering, and related services (NAICS541300) (56.7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (NAICS560000) (17.1%)
  • Administrative and support services (NAICS561000) (17.1%)
  • Services to buildings and dwellings (NAICS561700) (17%)
  • Landscaping services (NAICS561730) (17%)
  • Engineering services (NAICS541330) (13.8%)
  • Self-employed workers (10.4%)