Landscape Architects
SOC: 17-1012.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
AI Impact Summary
Landscape Architects faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 31/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2041 and 2051. Of 19 analyzed tasks, 0 are highly automatable. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$79,660
per year
Mean Wage
$88,000
per year
Employment
20K
workers
Wage Range
$51,990 - $132,250
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 27.7%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Landscape Architects professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Instructing
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
19 tasks analyzed
Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects.
Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development.
Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities.
Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel.
Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.
Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups.
Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs.
Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control.
Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.
Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency.
Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field.
Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities.
Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects.
Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding.
Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs.
Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors.
Prepare conceptual drawings, graphics, or other visual representations of land areas to show predicted growth or development of land areas over time.
Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confer with clients, engineering personnel, or architects on landscape projects. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 10% |
| Prepare site plans, specifications, or cost estimates for land development. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 11% |
| Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 5% |
| Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 8% |
| Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, evaluate quality of materials or work, or advise clients or construction personnel. | Non-Routine Analytical | 40 | 43.0 | 6% |
| Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 10% |
| Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 10 | 19.0 | 5% |
| Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 6% |
| Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure quality control. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 10 | 19.0 | 5% |
| Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 5% |
| Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 4% |
| Research latest products, technology, or design trends to stay current in the field. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 3% |
| Inspect proposed sites to identify structural elements of land areas or other important site information, such as soil condition, existing landscaping, or the proximity of water management facilities. | Non-Routine Analytical | 40 | 43.0 | 5% |
| Develop planting plans to help clients garden productively or to achieve particular aesthetic effects. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 4% |
| Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 3% |
| Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 3% |
| Collaborate with estimators to cost projects, create project plans, or coordinate bids from landscaping contractors. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 25 | 25.0 | 3% |
| Prepare conceptual drawings, graphics, or other visual representations of land areas to show predicted growth or development of land areas over time. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 2% |
| Provide follow-up consultations for clients to ensure landscape designs are maturing or developing as planned. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 2% |
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