Urban and Regional Planners
Occupation
$83,720
National Median Salary
$40.25
Median Hourly Wage
43,040
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+25.1%
10 Year Change
$66,940
2014 Median
$83,720
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Urban and Regional Planners
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $122,010 | 190 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $114,970 | 1,000 |
| Legal Services | $114,590 | — |
| Construction of Buildings | $105,650 | 60 |
| Residential Building Construction | $104,240 | 50 |
Top Paying States for Urban and Regional Planners
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $129,750 | 140 |
| California | $105,230 | 7,630 |
| Washington | $98,190 | 2,840 |
| Colorado | $96,810 | 1,260 |
| Connecticut | $94,960 | 380 |
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Utilities
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Legal Services
Construction of Buildings
Residential Building Construction
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Engineering Services
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)