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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 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

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Current Job Openings for Landscape Architects There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Mid To Senior Level Land Survey Professional 1/13/10 Portland $13.00/hr to $17.00/hr Neg.
Wages for Landscape Architects
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $18.61 $22.02 $29.48 $36.15 $42.57 $30.12 $62,640
Multnomah / Washington 21.73 26.83 33.30 40.02 45.59 32.99 68,619
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Regional Employment Projections for Landscape Architects
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 348 429 81 23.3% 8 4 13
Multnomah / Washington 239 303 64 26.8% 6 3 10
Lane 46 56 10 21.7% 1 1 2
Clackamas 27 32 5 18.5% 1 0 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 25 29 4 16.0% 0 0 1
Jackson / Josephine 16 19 3 18.8% 0 0 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 11 15 4 36.4% 0 0 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 3 4 1 33.3% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 1 2 1 100.0% 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.
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Industries of Employment for Landscape Architects
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 348
Total, All Industries Private 301
Construction Private 16
Construction of Buildings Private 16
Residential Building Construction Private 16
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 236
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 205
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 25
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 45
Administrative and Support Services Private 45
Services to Buildings and Dwellings Private 45
Total, All Industries Federal 15
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 15
Total, All Industries Local 32
Public Administration Local 25
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 25
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 one or more of the following programs:

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%
Drafters, All Other 29%
Cartographers And Photogrammetrists 28%
Surveyors 27%
Mechanical Drafters 23%
Surveying And Mapping Technicians 22%
Construction Managers 21%