Yes, landscape designers are in demand; in most US metros, established firms book consultations two to six weeks out in spring and early summer. Spending on outdoor living has stayed strong since 2020, and drought-driven yard conversions in the West add steady redesign work on top of new builds.
Pay reflects it. Residential landscape designers typically earn $50,000 to $75,000 a year, and licensed landscape architects have a median income around $80,000.
AI hasn't cut into that demand so far; it has changed where homeowners start. Many now generate concepts of their own yard before calling a professional, which makes the first meeting shorter and more concrete. Our ChatGPT landscape design page covers what those AI tools can and can't do.