DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$54,309
vs National
-1.3%
National: $55,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,198
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,309
-1.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$55,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Landscape Architects in Washington, DC earns $54,309 in nominal terms, which is 1.3% below the national average of $55,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,198 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| OEHME VANSWEDEN AND ASSOCIATES INC | $87,125 | 2 |
| OCULUS | $72,000 | 3 |
| BRADLEY SITE DESIGN, INC. | $58,000 | 1 |
| OEHME VAN SWEDEN AND ASSOCIATES INC | $55,000 | 1 |
| HELLMUTH OBATA + KASSABAUM, LP | $54,309 | 15 |
| Moody PLLC | $52,750 | 5 |
| Landscape Architecture Bureau LLC | $52,499 | 6 |
| JORDAN HONEYMAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, LLC | $52,000 | 1 |
| Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc. | $47,916 | 2 |
| SHALOM BARANES ASSOCIATES P.C. | $45,000 | 1 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Landscape Architects
Charlestown, WV · $130,000Menlo Park, CA · $108,638Malvern, PA · $105,000Palo Alto, CA · $104,000Kennett Square, PA · $86,000Top-Paying Roles in Washington, DC
Anesthesiologists · $410,000Radiologists · $345,000Computer Systems Analysts · $181,900Compensation and Benefits Managers · $175,989Chief Executives · $175,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Landscape Architects make in Washington, DC?
The median Landscape Architects salary in Washington, DC is $54,309 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Landscape Architects?
A Landscape Architects in Washington, DC earns 1.3% less than the national median of $55,000, or $37,198 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.