Architects, Landscape


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Architects, Landscape

Architects, Landscape - Employment & Outlook

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)

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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
23,600
Very small
&
0.8%
2.8%
>>>>
1,800
Very few
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.