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Occupational Report for Landscape Architects (17-1012) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

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

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Landscape Architects
Employment Outlook for Landscape Architects
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Landscape Architects There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web for Landscape Architects The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Landscape Architect 8/26/10 Portland ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Wages for Landscape Architects
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $19.12 $22.27 $29.39 $39.06 $47.84 $31.13 $64,743
Lane 19.07 22.16 26.49 29.08 31.99 25.79 53,651
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Landscape Architects
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 304 347 43 14.1% 4 6 10
Multnomah / Washington 229 270 41 17.9% 4 4 8
Lane 46 54 8 17.4% 1 1 2
Clackamas 31 37 6 19.4% 1 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 12 13 1 8.3% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 11 13 2 18.2% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Landscape Architects
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 304
Total, All Industries Private 271
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 226
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 219
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 42
Administrative and Support Services Private 42
Services to Buildings and Dwellings Private 42
Total, All Industries Federal 13
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 13
Total, All Industries Local 20
Public Administration Local 12
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 12
Educational Requirements for Landscape Architects Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Landscape Architects
  • Apply Basic Engineering Principles
  • Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
  • Apply Field Notes To Detailed Technical Drawings
  • Apply Graphic Arts Techniques
  • Apply Horticultural Techniques
  • Apply Regulations To Surveying And Construction Activities
  • Apply Structural And Safety Principles To Buildings And Other Construction Projects
  • Apply Urban Design Theory
  • Bid Engineering, Construction Or Extraction Projects
  • Design And Lay Out Construction Projects
  • Draw Prototypes And Plans To Scale
  • Estimate Time Needed For Project
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Interpret Maps For Architecture, Construction And Civil Engineering
  • Interpret Property Documents
  • Judge Soil Conditions
  • Make Presentations
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Prepare Cost Estimates For Construction Related Projects
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Research And Apply Land Use Regulations
  • Research Property Records
  • Translate Design Specifications To Cost Estimates
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
  • Use Computer Design And Graphics Software
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Gis Software
  • Use Project Management Techniques
  • Use Trigonometry
  • Visualize Spatial Relationships In Construction And Mapping
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Write Project Or Bid Proposals
Schools and Training Providers for Landscape Architects The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Landscape Architects No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Landscape Architects matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Architects, Except Landscape And Naval 69%
Civil Engineering Technicians 38%
Architectural And Civil Drafters 37%
Civil Engineers 31%