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Landscape Architects Salary in Louisiana

Landscape Architects in Louisiana make a median of $81,840 a year, or about $39.34 an hour. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $108K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$82K
Median annual
$39.34/hr
Hourly rate
$61K
Entry level (10th %)
$108K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $82K get you in Louisiana?

Take-home$5,255/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,102/mo
Rent burden21%
COL-adjusted salary$81,840/yr
After rent$4,153/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana

Bar chart showing Landscape Architects salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $61,150, 25th percentile $71,120, median $81,840, 75th percentile $102,780, 90th percentile $107,660. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$61K25th$71KMedian$82K75th$103K90th$108K
Bar chart showing Landscape Architects salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $61,150, 25th percentile $71,120, median $81,840, 75th percentile $102,780, 90th percentile $107,660. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level landscape architects (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $82K.Top earners bring in $108K or more - a $47K spread from bottom to top.

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Landscape Architects pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$100K+26%70
California$99K+24%2,820
New Jersey$93K+16%350
North Dakota$91K+15%30
New York$90K+13%N/A
Maryland$86K+8%530
Connecticut$85K+7%300
Massachusetts$85K+7%450
Arkansas$84K+6%110
Iowa$83K+5%100
Utah$82K+3%130
Louisiana$82K+3%50
Virginia$81K+2%610
Pennsylvania$81K+2%1,110
Texas$81K+2%1,170

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Frequently asked questions

How much do landscape architects make in Louisiana?

The median is $81,840 a year - that works out to about $39.34 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,150, and experienced landscape architects can clear $107,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $82K enough to live in Louisiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,255/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,102/month (median of metro areas), which eats 21% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a landscape architects salary go in Louisiana?

Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median landscape architects salary is worth about $81,840 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do landscape architects get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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