Landscape Architects

SOC Code: 17-1012

Landscape Architectss confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 94.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening.

AI-Proof Score: 94.4Very High
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Median Salary

$79,660

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Job Growth

3.5%

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Training Time

Considerable preparation (2-4 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 4 / 5

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Training Cost

~$40,000

Key Skills

  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking

Common Tasks

  • Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
  • Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
  • Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.
  • Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.
  • Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation