The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Landscape architecture firms
- Landscaping services
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
Outlook
Demand is expected to show little to no change. Advances in technology are expected to increase landscape architect's productivity, reducing the demand for more workers. The public's increased demand for sustainable landscaping will create some growth.
Competition will be very strong for the most well-known companies. However, there should be opportunities for entry-level landscape architects who have completed an internship.
Landscape Architects (CIS 100113)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
555 Very small |
& |
1.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
40 Very few |
| Cook County |
262 Very small |
& |
0.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Du Page County |
72 Very small |
& |
2.8% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Lake County |
31 Very small |
& |
9.7% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| McHenry County |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
24,700 Small |
& |
4.5% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
2,100 Very few |