Okay, let’s calculate this. Michele is a landscape architect with skills in landscaping, sustainable design, and design software like Autocad and Sketchup. She’s based in Norristown, PA, which is a mid-sized city. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, landscape architects in the Northeast region (where Norristown is located) have a median annual salary of around $60,000. However, this doesn’t directly translate to an hourly rate. Considering her skills and experience, I’d estimate her hourly rate to be around $75, which is slightly above the national average for landscape architects. This rate is also in line with what I’d expect for a landscape architect with a Master’s degree (MLA) and professional certification (GRP).