Those who work in large firms may spend considerably more time out of the office because of travel to sites outside the local areas. They may belong to the American Society of Landscape Architects. Wages vary according to training and experience. Entry level wages may be lower. Pay varies depending on type of company, sector of work, and level of worker's responsibility.
Many landscape architects work for small firms or are self-employed.
These workers are unlikely to receive benefits. Landscape architects who work for large firms generally receive benefits. Common benefits include health insurance, paid vacations, and sick leave. There were 150 people employed as landscape architects in Indiana in 1998. It is estimated that between 1996 and 2006, about 12 jobs per year will need to be filled in this occupation.