Landscape Architects Salary in Michigan

Landscape architects in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $91,220 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($78,620), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the landscape architects average at $83,000 and the median at $77,670 for 650 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $88,780.

Landscape Architects average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$91,220
Detroit$89,450
Grand Rapids$78,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$91,220	$83,150	$59,630	$69,373	101
Detroit	$89,450	$81,520	$64,980	$66,195	100
Grand Rapids	$78,620	$77,670	$60,280	$59,952	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Michigan

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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