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Landscape architect

Also called landscape artist, landscape expert, landscape engineer

Landscape architects plan and design the construction of gardens and natural spaces. They determine the specifications and distribution of the space. Moreover, landscape architects research and analyse the potential of the landscape at all stages, scales and contexts of the development process, combining, an understanding of the natural space with a sense of aesthetics in order to create a harmonious space.

Will there be jobs?Yes, good prospects40 jobs to fill by 2035 for every 100 people doing this work today.Science and engineering professionalsWhat does it pay?Above averageFrom about €2,000 (Bulgaria) to €7,100 (Denmark) a month, depending on the country.Estimate · Science and engineering professionalsWhat do I need to study?Usually a degree9 in 10 have a degree.Science and engineering professionalsWill AI change it?LittleLevel 2 of 6. AI could help with only small parts of the tasks.Landscape architects · ILO

What you'd do

Landscape architects · ILO
  • Developing new or improved theories and methods and providing advice on policy related to landscape architecture
  • Inspecting sites and consulting clients, management and other stakeholders to determine type, style and size of proposed buildings, parks, roads and other open spaces
  • Compiling and analysing site and community data about geographical and ecological features, landforms, soils, vegetation, site hydrology, visual characteristics and human-made structures, to formulate land use and development recommendations, feasibility studies and environmental impact statements
  • Preparing reports, strategic plans, site plans, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates for land development, showing location and details of proposals, including ground modelling, structures, vegetation and access
  • Writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and civil engineering contractors and calling tenders on behalf of clients
  • Making necessary contacts to ensure feasibility of projects regarding style, cost, timing and compliance with regulations
  • Identifying and finding best solutions for problems regarding function and quality of exterior environments and making necessary designs, drawings and plans
  • Monitoring construction or rehabilitation work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
  • Maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists
Develop architectural plansDesign spatial layout of outdoor areasIntegrate measures in architectural designsManage landscape design projectsAdvise on landscapes+ 4 more essential skills
What the work is like
  • Indoors
  • Sitting most of the day
  • Lots of contact with people, including the public
  • Some freedom to decide
  • Often more than 40 hours a week
  • Deadlines most weeks
  • Varied tasks, little repetition
US data: based on the O*NET profile of the US job "Landscape Architects"

Will there be jobs?

Yes, good prospects

Many jobs will need filling by 2035.

People working as science and engineering professionals in the EU
5.82m7.82m9.03m 201520232035

Solid: measured. Dashed: forecast.

Jobs to fill, 2026–2035
948,000 new jobs 2,300,000 replacing leavers
Jobs to fill per 100 people working now
Science and engineering professionals40
All jobs29
Right now
3 of 27 countries report a shortage of landscape architects, 7 a surplus.
Landscape architects · EURES

What does it pay?

Above average

Pay depends a lot on the country: from about €2,000 a month (Bulgaria) to €7,100 (Denmark), before tax.

Pick a country at the top of the page to see typical pay there, for people under 30, and compared with all jobs.

Among professionals in the EU, women earn 21% less per hour than men. Professionals · Eurostat

What do I need to study?

Usually a degree

A degree in law is the usual route.

Highest qualification of science and engineering professionals (EU, 2025)
Degree 90%Vocational 6%General secondary 3%Basic schooling 1%
Fields that teach it
Law · Architecture and town planning
Vocational route, EU
Fewer than 1 in 10 trainees in this field
Business and law graduates in a matching job
66% in the EU

1,314 institutions in the EU offer business and law bachelor's degrees. Pick a country at the top of the page to see where to study and the official course finders.

Will AI change it?

Little

AI could help with only small parts of the tasks.

How exposed is this job? ILO scale
Very low
Low
Some tasks
Moderate
Significant
High

Average task score 0.37 on a scale from 0 (AI can't do it) to 1 (AI could do it fully).

See the score for each of the 9 tasks
Compiling and analysing site and community data about geographical and ecological features, landforms, soils, vegetation, site hydrology, visual characteristics and human-made structures, to formulate land use and development recommendations, feasibility studies and environmental impact statements0.47
Writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and civil engineering contractors and calling tenders on behalf of clients0.44
Preparing reports, strategic plans, site plans, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates for land development, showing location and details of proposals, including ground modelling, structures, vegetation and access0.42
Identifying and finding best solutions for problems regarding function and quality of exterior environments and making necessary designs, drawings and plans0.41
Making necessary contacts to ensure feasibility of projects regarding style, cost, timing and compliance with regulations0.39
Maintaining technical liaison and consultancy with other relevant specialists0.36
Developing new or improved theories and methods and providing advice on policy related to landscape architecture0.36
Inspecting sites and consulting clients, management and other stakeholders to determine type, style and size of proposed buildings, parks, roads and other open spaces0.27
Monitoring construction or rehabilitation work to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards0.22

Based on what AI could technically do when assessed in 2025. It is not a forecast for a future year, and not a forecast of job losses. Scores for landscape architects. Source: ILO (2025), adapted (credits).