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Landscape architecture teacher salary

Average landscape architecture teacher salary

$74,933

$36.03 hourly rate

Entry-level landscape architecture teacher salary
$47,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Landscape Architecture Teacher Salaries

The average salary for a Landscape Architecture Teacher is $74,933 annually, translating to about $36 per hour. Salary can fluctuate based on several factors, including the location of employment, the teacher's experience, and the institution type. For instance, urban areas tend to offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for specialized education.

Salary Variations by State

States such as California and New York often provide the highest salaries for Landscape Architecture Teachers, reflecting their robust educational systems and high demand. Conversely, less populous states may offer lower salaries, but they also present unique opportunities and lifestyle benefits.

Job Outlook and Opportunities

As educational institutions continue to recognize the importance of sustainable design, the demand for Landscape Architecture Teachers is expected to grow. This profession not only provides a competitive salary but also the chance to impact future generations positively. By developing engaging curricula and fostering practical skills, teachers can prepare students for successful careers in landscape architecture.

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Where can a Landscape Architecture Teacher earn more?

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Columbus, OH$100,952
Manhattan, KS$53,837
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Rhode Island School of Design$107,546
University of Cincinnati$50,250

Average landscape architecture teacher salary by state

The average landscape architecture teacher salary in Nevada, New York, and Delaware are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average landscape architecture teacher salary states are Maine, Florida, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for landscape architectsure teacher

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Hampshire$88,021$42.32
2Delaware$93,794$45.09
3Massachusetts$90,666$43.59
4New York$100,214$48.18
5Pennsylvania$82,282$39.56
6Minnesota$75,303$36.20
7Nevada$100,540$48.34
8Rhode Island$92,240$44.35
9North Carolina$75,370$36.24
10Virginia$80,541$38.72
11Maryland$73,016$35.10
12Connecticut$93,685$45.04
13Vermont$83,520$40.15
14Alaska$87,079$41.86
15New Jersey$67,671$32.53
16Oregon$76,388$36.73
17Wyoming$67,606$32.50
18Nebraska$65,315$31.40
19Michigan$61,123$29.39
20Montana$62,259$29.93
21Georgia$63,540$30.55
22Oklahoma$60,570$29.12
23Illinois$61,548$29.59
24Alabama$67,875$32.63
25Washington$68,427$32.90
26Ohio$64,229$30.88
27California$69,709$33.51
28District of Columbia$67,490$32.45
29West Virginia$64,407$30.96
30Iowa$58,627$28.19
31Indiana$56,483$27.16
32South Carolina$57,729$27.75
33Kentucky$59,691$28.70
34Idaho$59,841$28.77
35New Mexico$54,667$26.28
36Wisconsin$57,610$27.70
37Arizona$60,172$28.93
38Colorado$53,558$25.75
39South Dakota$58,516$28.13
40Kansas$53,973$25.95
41Missouri$55,238$26.56
42Florida$52,042$25.02
43Tennessee$53,321$25.64
44Texas$53,440$25.69
45North Dakota$56,606$27.21
46Utah$53,737$25.84
47Arkansas$51,428$24.73
48Maine$52,681$25.33
49Mississippi$50,391$24.23
50Louisiana$48,916$23.52
51Hawaii$47,954$23.05
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Highest paying cities for landscape architectsure teacher

The highest-paying cities for landscape architectsure teacher are Las Vegas, NV, New York, NY, and Providence, RI.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Las Vegas, NV$100,952$48.53
2New York, NY$100,736$48.43
3Providence, RI$92,468$44.46
4Cambridge, MA$90,557$43.54
5Philadelphia, PA$82,632$39.73
6Reston, VA$81,457$39.16
7Saint Paul, MN$75,409$36.25
8Charlotte, NC$73,423$35.30
9San Luis Obispo, CA$72,304$34.76
10Auburn, AL$67,734$32.56
11Morgantown, WV$65,743$31.61
12Kent, OH$65,627$31.55
13Marietta, GA$63,960$30.75
14Chicago, IL$61,893$29.76
15Ann Arbor, MI$61,112$29.38
16Muncie, IN$57,209$27.50
17Charleston, SC$56,910$27.36
18Austin, TX$54,806$26.35
19Jacksonville, FL$54,247$26.08
20Manhattan, KS$53,837$25.88

Landscape architecture teacher salary details

A landscape architecture teacher's salary ranges from $47,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $119,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average landscape architecture teacher salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a landscape architecture teacher's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$119,000$9,917$57
75th Percentile$95,000$7,917$46
Average$74,933$6,244$36
25th Percentile$58,000$4,833$28
10th Percentile$47,000$3,917$23

Highest paying landscape architecture teacher jobs

The highest paying types of landscape architectsure teacher are architecture department chairperson, architecture professor, and interior design professor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Professor Of Practice$70,670$5,889$33.9819,517
Teacher$47,989$3,999$23.0771,918
Head Teacher$51,715$4,310$24.8673,756
Landscape Designer$55,516$4,626$26.6949,449

Which companies pay landscape architectsure teacher the most?

Landscape architecture teacher salaries at Rhode Island School of Design and Savannah College of Art and Design are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average landscape architecture teacher salary at companies like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Kimley-Horn are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Landscape architecture teacher salary trends

The average landscape architecture teacher salary has risen by $14,685 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average landscape architecture teacher earned $60,248 annually, but today, they earn $74,933 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for landscape architectsure teacher over the last decade.

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Average landscape architecture teacher salary over time

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Landscape architecture teacher salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$74,900$36.03+3.3%
2025$72,500$34.84+1.0%
2024$71,700$34.48+8.0%
2023$66,000$31.73+1.0%
2022$65,300$31.42+6.7%

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