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 be about average. 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
629
Very small
&
0.2%
2.7%
>>>>
49
Very few
  Cook County
283
Very small
&
-0.4%
3.0%
>>>>
21
Very few
  Decatur Area
6
Very small
&
-16.7%
0.1%
>>>>
0
None
  Du Page County
55
Very small
&
1.8%
3.7%
>>>>
4
Very few
  Northwest Illinois Area
13
Very small
&
7.7%
5.1%
>>>>
0
None
  Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area
9
Very small
&
0.0%
-1.6%
>>>>
0
None
  Shawnee National Forest Area
6
Very small
&
-16.7%
-0.3%
>>>>
0
None
United States
21,800
Very small
&
3.7%
3.1%
>>>>
1,700
Very few
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.