Urban and Regional Planners Salary (2025)
Based on 44,230 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $60,010 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $72,020 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $89,320 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $110,030 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $134,490 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$60K
25th
$72K
Median
$89K
75th
$110K
90th
$134K
Highest Paying States for Urban and Regional Planners
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $135,050 |
| California | $116,480 |
| Colorado | $103,950 |
| Connecticut | $103,430 |
| Nevada | $103,380 |
| Washington | $101,590 |
| Oregon | $100,620 |
| Massachusetts | $100,590 |
| Arizona | $98,940 |
| New York | $98,560 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Urban and Regional Planners salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $135,050 per year, while New York has an average of $98,560 — a difference of $36,490. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Urban and Regional Planners
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 44,230 workers were employed as Urban and Regional Plannerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations. The annual mean wage of $94,750 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 19-3051