SOC 17-1012
Landscape Architects
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ34/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ19,580
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$80K
$52K โ $132K
Projected Growth
๐+3.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค84/100
High exposure
๐ก Landscape Architects face a risk score of 34/100 โ 10 points below the national average of 44. With 84/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $80K ($33K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 34/100, Landscape Architects faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai coding assistants reducing developer demand are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 19,580 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in safety-critical judgment in design review and cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Landscape Architects?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Safety-critical judgment in design review
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
Client communication and technical consultation
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.
Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.
Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.
Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Video creation and editing software
Computer aided design CAD software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Design
Building and Construction
Public Safety and Security
English Language
Engineering and Technology
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 73% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 51% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 70% |