Landscape Architects Salary in Kentucky

Landscape architects in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $76,930 a year) and the least in Lexington ($75,590), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the landscape architects average at $73,600 and the median at $68,460 for 140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $88,780.

Landscape Architects average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$76,930
Lexington$75,590

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$76,930	$75,870	$55,920	$58,683	93
Lexington	$75,590	$74,990	$60,930	$57,401	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Landscape Architects salary in other states

Landscape Architects salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-1012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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