17-1012.00

Landscape Architects

Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.

1.9OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Safer than 14% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 5% probability of automation for this role
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14%
of jobs safer
878
jobs riskier than this
+3.5%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Landscape Architects blend creative design with site analysis and regulatory compliance — tasks where AI tools like Autodesk's generative design features and drone-based site survey analysis can accelerate work but not replace contextual judgment. The creative and client-facing aspects of the role are resilient, while drafting, plant specification lookup, and standard site analysis are increasingly augmented. Demand for sustainable design expertise is growing, supporting this role through 2027.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$79,660
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.5%
As fast as average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →