These Are The 10 Highest Landscape Designer Salaries By State

Top 10 States with the Highest Landscape Designer Salaries in 2026

In today’s competitive job market, salary remains a key consideration for many professionals, making it crucial to understand how much landscape designers earn in various states across the U.S.

Numerous factors influence individual earnings, including location, experience, and specialization. However, average salary data by state provides a useful benchmark for aspiring and current landscape designers. While your specific earnings may vary based on local conditions, these averages can offer valuable insight into the potential salary range.

To analyze landscape designer salaries across the country, we examined the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which provides detailed insights into average pay segmented by state and seniority level.

We also accounted for the cost of living in each state, as it significantly impacts the value of your salary. For example, a salary in North Carolina will afford you a different lifestyle compared to a salary in California.

After adjusting for cost of living, the state offering the highest salary for landscape designers is Tennessee. Below is a quick snapshot of the top ten states for landscape designer salaries:

Now, let’s delve deeper into how we calculated these figures and present the complete ranking of all states.

How We Determined Landscape Designer Pay by State

To compile our data, we sourced the average annual salary for landscape designers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, specifically their “Occupational Employment Statistics.”

To ensure an equitable comparison of salaries across states, we factored in the cost of living in each state. We created an index by dividing the average wage for a state by the state’s cost of living index. For example, California has a cost of living index of 135.9, and with an average wage of $77,540, our index value would be:

$77,540 * (100 / 135.9) = $57,056

We then ranked each state based on this adjusted salary index, allowing us to identify the states with the highest average salaries for landscape designers.

Here’s the full ranking of landscape designer salaries by state:

Detailed List of Landscape Designer Salaries by State

Rank	State	Adjusted Salary	Average Wage	Cost of Living
1	Tennessee	$90,000	$80,460	89.4
2	North Carolina	$80,681	$75,760	93.9
3	Oklahoma	$75,358	$67,220	89.2
4	Georgia	$75,043	$68,590	91.4
5	Alabama	$74,353	$67,810	91.2
6	Colorado	$73,236	$76,020	103.8
7	West Virginia	$72,334	$67,560	93.4
8	Texas	$72,171	$65,460	90.7
9	Florida	$71,444	$70,230	98.3
10	Missouri	$70,707	$63,920	90.4
11	Virginia	$69,880	$70,440	100.8
12	Kentucky	$68,806	$62,270	90.5
13	Washington	$68,127	$71,670	105.2
14	Pennsylvania	$67,001	$67,940	101.4
15	Idaho	$66,872	$61,590	92.1
16	Michigan	$66,337	$59,040	89.0
17	Ohio	$66,183	$62,080	93.8
18	Nebraska	$65,545	$60,040	91.6
19	Delaware	$65,118	$66,030	101.4
20	Massachusetts	$64,970	$86,670	133.4
21	Wyoming	$64,684	$59,380	91.8
22	Montana	$63,928	$64,440	100.8
23	Connecticut	$63,077	$80,550	127.7
24	Illinois	$62,135	$58,780	94.6
25	Utah	$61,731	$57,410	93.0
26	Kansas	$61,512	$55,300	89.9
27	Arizona	$59,744	$58,550	98.0
28	Mississippi	$57,776	$49,630	85.9
29	Minnesota	$57,738	$58,200	100.8
30	South Carolina	$57,338	$56,880	99.2
31	Vermont	$57,126	$69,180	121.1
32	California	$57,056	$77,540	135.9
33	North Dakota	$56,016	$55,680	99.4
34	South Dakota	$55,843	$57,910	103.7
35	Iowa	$55,714	$50,700	91.0
36	Maine	$54,729	$60,640	110.8
37	New York	$54,572	$71,490	131.0
38	Arkansas	$53,696	$46,770	87.1
39	Wisconsin	$52,592	$50,910	96.8
40	Oregon	$52,223	$60,370	115.6
41	Maryland	$51,195	$64,250	125.5
42	Louisiana	$47,995	$45,500	94.8
43	New Jersey	$47,342	$57,710	121.9
44	Indiana	$0	$0	89.5
45	Rhode Island	$0	$0	120.7
46	Hawaii	$0	$0	167.9

In conclusion, understanding landscape designer salaries by state can help you make strategic career decisions. Whether you are just starting or looking to advance in your career, this data illuminates the financial landscape of your profession. Be sure to consider both salary and cost of living when evaluating job opportunities, as they are crucial for making informed choices.

Never miss an opportunity that’s right for you.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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