Landscape Architects
SOC Code: 17-1012 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Landscape Architects. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $58,843 | $93,787 | $128,710 | $163,654 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $75,546 | $103,792 | $132,059 | $160,306 |
| Modesto, CA | $74,984 | $102,669 | $130,333 | $158,018 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $75,067 | $102,440 | $129,792 | $157,165 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $73,403 | $100,152 | $126,880 | $153,629 |
| Vallejo, CA | $73,050 | $99,757 | $126,443 | $153,150 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $78,104 | $101,691 | $125,299 | $148,886 |
| Merced, CA | $61,651 | $87,651 | $113,651 | $139,651 |
| Rochester, MN | $74,568 | $94,182 | $113,776 | $133,390 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $110,614 | $118,206 | $125,798 | $133,390 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| SWA GROUP | 55 | $74,316 |
| SASAKI ASSOCIATES | 34 | $73,756 |
| EDSA, Inc. | 32 | $76,028 |
| Design Workshop, Inc. | 26 | $65,845 |
| Rios Inc. | 23 | $83,077 |
| Reed Hilderbrand LLC | 18 | $68,372 |
| LandDesign, Inc. | 15 | $66,598 |
| Field Operations LLC | 15 | $93,399 |
| Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects, LLC | 14 | $67,202 |
| The Office of James Burnett, Inc. | 14 | $73,142 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59 | $65,058 |
| 2021 | 51 | $68,489 |
| 2022 | 40 | $69,297 |
| 2023 | 204 | $70,502 |
| 2024 | 340 | $74,222 |
| 2025 | 367 | $476,707 |
| 2026 | 34 | $82,758 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.8 | |
| Coordination | 3.8 | |
| Operations Analysis | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 | |
| Writing | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Design | 4.7 |
| Building and Construction | 4.0 |
| Geography | 3.9 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.8 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.6 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 85.0% |
| Master's degree | 10.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 5.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.
- Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency.
- Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.
- Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs.
- Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding.
- Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
- Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.
- Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Autodesk Revit Bentley MicroStation ESRI ArcGIS software Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint
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