How to Become a Landscape Architect in Oklahoma: Salary & Requirements (2026)

Q: "How much does a landscape architect make in Oklahoma?"

"The median annual wage for landscape architects in Oklahoma is $64,370 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 19% below the national median of $79,870."

Q: "How do I become a landscape architect in Oklahoma?"

"The core path is the same nationwide - LAAB-accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA, 4-5 years) - with licensing administered at the state level: State license via the LARE exam (required in every state). See the steps below."

Q: "How many landscape architects work in Oklahoma?"

"BLS counts about 170 landscape architects employed in Oklahoma (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Updated July 23, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Oklahoma landscape architects earn a median annual wage of $64,370 ($30.95/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 170 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -19.4% below the national median of $79,870 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $64,370 ($30.95/hr)
25th percentile: $50,620 per year
75th percentile: $64,380 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $76,850 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $35,690 per year
Workers employed in Oklahoma: 170
Versus national median: -19.4% below the U.S. median of $79,870
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.78 - this occupation is less concentrated in Oklahoma than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed July 23, 2026.

Quick answer: The median landscape architect salary in Oklahoma is $64,370 per year - 19% below the national median of $79,870 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The career requires a 4-year degree: LAAB-accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA, 4-5 years).

Landscape Architect Salary in Oklahoma

Wage level	Annual salary
Oklahoma entry level (10th percentile)	$35,690
Oklahoma 25th-75th percentile	$50,620 - $64,380
Oklahoma median	$64,370
Oklahoma top earners (90th percentile)	$76,850
U.S. median	$79,870

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State employment: 170.

The Oklahoma Job Market: Landscape Architect

Metric	Value
Employed in Oklahoma	170
Jobs per 1,000 in the state	0.10
Concentration vs U.S. (location quotient)	0.78
Mean annual wage in Oklahoma	$58,390

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. With a location quotient of 0.78, Oklahoma employs landscape architects at a lower concentration than the national average; expect fewer openings per capita and weigh relocation or remote-friendly specialties.

Requirements in Oklahoma

The education path is national - LAAB-accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA, 4-5 years) - while licensing runs through Oklahoma’s own boards: State license via the LARE exam (required in every state). Verify current requirements with the Oklahoma licensing authority before enrolling, as details change. The step-by-step path (degree, exams, first role, advancement) is covered in the national guide: How to Become a Landscape Architect.

Salary Nationwide

Annual Wage by Percentile - Landscape Architects

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

Landscape Architects annual wage percentiles
Percentile	Annual wage
10th	$54,770
25th	$64,170
50th (median)	$79,870
75th	$104,090
90th	$130,190

Job Outlook

Projected employment growth, Landscape Architects, 2024-2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034

Landscape Architects employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year	Employment
2024	21,800
2034 projected	22,600
Percent change	+3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a landscape architect make in Oklahoma?

The median annual wage for landscape architects in Oklahoma is $64,370 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 19% below the national median of $79,870.

How do I become a landscape architect in Oklahoma?

The core path is the same nationwide - LAAB-accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA, 4-5 years) - with licensing administered at the state level: State license via the LARE exam (required in every state). See the steps below.

How many landscape architects work in Oklahoma?

BLS counts about 170 landscape architects employed in Oklahoma (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Landscape Architect in Nearby States

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Landscape Architects (SOC 17-1012), Oklahoma and national
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)