What it pays
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Half of all Landscape Architects in the U.S. earn more than $79,870 a year — the middle 80% land between $54,770 and $130,190. About 19,600 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Landscape Architects”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$79,870typical pay / year
19,600people in this work
$130,190+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.
Negotiating1
Coordinate with clients
+Call Claire and Sam to schedule a site meeting this Thursday morning to review the planting palette, discuss…
Coordinate with clients
+Call Claire and Sam to schedule a site meeting this Thursday morning to review the planting palette, discuss maintenance responsibilities and pesticide use, confirm budget changes, and agree next steps so I can update the client brief afterwards.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Analysing3
Design outdoor spaces
+Prepare a concept layout for the front courtyard showing primary planting beds, paths, seating and irrigation…
Design outdoor spaces
+Prepare a concept layout for the front courtyard showing primary planting beds, paths, seating and irrigation zones, include two planting schemes with sun/shade notes, and send the visual package to Marta and the contractor by Tuesday for review.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADAdobe Illustratorjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Develop green infrastructure and resource management strategies
+Draft a stormwater plan that captures proposed bioswale locations, permeable paving areas and on-site…
Develop green infrastructure and resource management strategies
+Draft a stormwater plan that captures proposed bioswale locations, permeable paving areas and on-site rainwater reuse, estimate annual runoff reduction and maintenance needs, then circulate to the sustainability lead and the city drainage officer for comment by Friday.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DESRI ArcGISO*NETWikipedia
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Analyze environmental impacts
+Run an impact assessment for the new plaza showing expected canopy loss, soil compaction risks, runoff…
Analyze environmental impacts
+Run an impact assessment for the new plaza showing expected canopy loss, soil compaction risks, runoff changes and mitigation measures, include monitoring indicators and a one-year maintenance plan, then send to the environmental consultant by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workESRI ArcGISjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Keeping the record1
Create plans and drawings
+Produce a set of construction drawings for the west terrace with hardscape dimensions, planting schedules,…
Create plans and drawings
+Produce a set of construction drawings for the west terrace with hardscape dimensions, planting schedules, root protection zones and material specifications, check clearance against the utility survey, and issue them to the contractor for tender on Monday.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Move1
Perform landscape inventories
+Prepare an inventory spreadsheet listing all trees, shrubs and turf areas on the college campus with species,…
Perform landscape inventories
+Prepare an inventory spreadsheet listing all trees, shrubs and turf areas on the college campus with species, age class, health notes, pest issues and recommended treatments, then share with grounds staff and the arborist before Friday’s site walk.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsWikipedia
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The daily work14
Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control.
+Coordinate the subcontractors on the north planting terraces: confirm plant supply matches the spec, inspect…
Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control.
+Coordinate the subcontractors on the north planting terraces: confirm plant supply matches the spec, inspect rootball handling and staking, correct soil mix placement, record nonconformances with photos, and require fixes before approving the next 48 hours of work.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DO*NET
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Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
+Assemble a client-facing proposal and one-sheet for the municipal parks pitch: include a concise scope, three…
Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentations to generate new work opportunities.
+Assemble a client-facing proposal and one-sheet for the municipal parks pitch: include a concise scope, three precedent images with captions, a phased cost outline, and a two-minute speaking script for Friday’s meeting.
The tools that do the workAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopO*NET
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Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.
+Scan trade journals and manufacturers’ catalogues for low-water pavements, reclaimed-material edging, and new…
Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.
+Scan trade journals and manufacturers’ catalogues for low-water pavements, reclaimed-material edging, and new root-barrier products; summarise three promising products with source links, pros and cons, and one suggested pilot test.
The tools that do the workESRI ArcGISO*NET
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Develop specifications
+Write the planting and soil specifications for the community garden: list soil mixes by depth and tolerance,…
Develop specifications
+Write the planting and soil specifications for the community garden: list soil mixes by depth and tolerance, staking and mulching methods, approved nursery cultivars, pest-control chemicals allowed, and inspection acceptance criteria.
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Prepare cost estimates
+Prepare a line-item cost estimate for the courtyard retrofit: quantify plants, soil volumes, edging,…
Prepare cost estimates
+Prepare a line-item cost estimate for the courtyard retrofit: quantify plants, soil volumes, edging, irrigation heads, labour hours, and contingency, cite supplier unit prices, and flag any allowances needing client approval.
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Conduct site visits
+Carry out the site visit to the Elm Street job: confirm existing tree protection measures, test soil…
Conduct site visits
+Carry out the site visit to the Elm Street job: confirm existing tree protection measures, test soil compaction at three locations, photograph drainage issues, note vendor deliveries, and email an action list with deadlines to the contractor.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADjob descriptions
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Plan and develop interventions to produce desired outcomes
+Draw a planting and maintenance plan that turns the south slope into a low-water native meadow, locate paths…
Plan and develop interventions to produce desired outcomes
+Draw a planting and maintenance plan that turns the south slope into a low-water native meadow, locate paths and fences to protect young shrubs, list plant palette with quantities, materials for two raised beds, and a three-year maintenance and pest-control schedule ready to issue to the contractor.
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Manage stormwater and erosion control measures
+Prepare a drainage and erosion-control package for the new park: map existing contours and runoff paths,…
Manage stormwater and erosion control measures
+Prepare a drainage and erosion-control package for the new park: map existing contours and runoff paths, specify interim silt fences and sediment basins, detail vegetated swales and check dams, calculate peak flow reductions, and produce installation and inspection instructions for the contractor.
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Lead multidisciplinary teams
+Lead the design, horticulture, civil, and maintenance teams through the site install schedule, set weekly…
Lead multidisciplinary teams
+Lead the design, horticulture, civil, and maintenance teams through the site install schedule, set weekly coordination meetings, assign irrigation, fencing and pest-control owners, and lock the phasing decisions before the contractor mobilises next Monday.
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Develop preservation strategies
+Draft conservation objectives and a treatment sequencing plan that preserves existing specimen trees, habitat…
Develop preservation strategies
+Draft conservation objectives and a treatment sequencing plan that preserves existing specimen trees, habitat patches and historic stone walls, list acceptable maintenance and chemical controls, and circulate to the client and ecologist for sign-off by Friday.
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Research cultural landscape data
+Compile historic site maps, oral-history notes, plant lists and photographed features, geolocate them, flag…
Research cultural landscape data
+Compile historic site maps, oral-history notes, plant lists and photographed features, geolocate them, flag sensitive cultural assets, and prepare a one-page summary for the stakeholder workshop next Wednesday.
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Review architectural and engineering contracts
+Review the architect and civil engineer contract drafts for scope gaps around landscaping, irrigation…
Review architectural and engineering contracts
+Review the architect and civil engineer contract drafts for scope gaps around landscaping, irrigation warranty, plant substitutions and biosecurity clauses, mark required amendments, and return to the procurement lead by Tuesday noon.
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Manage projects and resources
+Create the project resource plan tying crew days, plant deliveries, soil and chemical needs to the…
Manage projects and resources
+Create the project resource plan tying crew days, plant deliveries, soil and chemical needs to the construction schedule, allocate named crew leads and contingency budget, and send to the programme manager before Friday close of business.
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Place plants, features, and structures
+Place and dimension specimen trees, planting beds, fencing, paths and seating on the construction plan, note…
Place plants, features, and structures
+Place and dimension specimen trees, planting beds, fencing, paths and seating on the construction plan, note root-protection areas and planting medium specifications, then issue the set for tender queries by Thursday.
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