Landscape Architects
Architecture and Engineering
Inspects proposed sites to note soil, drainage, existing landscaping, and nearby water facilities, then prepares site plans, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. Clients, architects, and engineers are consulted so the land design works with the buildings and the rest of the project. Existing land features are folded into the plan, and finished landscape work is inspected for quality and compliance. Collaboration can also cover how structures and surrounding land look together and how the site uses energy. Suits people who like outdoor site analysis, graphic planning, and joint work with other design professionals.
Typical education: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$79'870
Median Wage Market Position
$79'870
What you might do
- Plan parks, campuses, roads, and building grounds
- Study how drainage and soil affect the site
- Draw site plans and estimate development costs
- Work existing landforms and plantings into designs
- Talk with clients, engineers, and building architects
- Walk finished work and check it against specifications
Skills that matter
- Studying drainage, soil, and site conditions
- Preparing site plans and cost estimates
- Fitting existing land features into designs
- Inspecting landscape work against specifications
- Discussing projects with clients and engineers
- Coordinating land design with building architects
AI & the future of this role
Site walks, soil and climate realities, and negotiating with communities and agencies protect much of this work from full automation. Digital drafting and option generation may still speed up, so production tasks could shift even as on-the-ground judgment holds value.
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