SOC 19-3051 · May 2025 · United States
Urban and Regional Planners
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Urban and Regional Planners across the United States is $89,320 per year, measured over 44,230 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $137,000.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Urban and Regional Planners
Pay for this occupation varies by 127.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $137,000 and Mississippi pays $60,300.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $137,000 | 120 | |
| 2 | California | $109,610 | 7,460 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $103,070 | 1,010 | |
| 4 | Arizona | $102,400 | 1,330 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $101,340 | 1,300 | |
| 6 | Washington | $100,990 | 3,180 | |
| 7 | Nevada | $100,040 | 270 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $99,880 | 350 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $99,780 | 1,540 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $97,060 | 860 |
States with the most Urban and Regional Planners jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,460 | $109,610 | |
| 2 | Washington | 3,180 | $100,990 | |
| 3 | Florida | 2,620 | $80,720 | |
| 4 | New York | 2,420 | $89,630 | |
| 5 | Texas | 2,190 | $82,830 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 1,740 | $86,030 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 1,630 | $81,230 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 1,540 | $99,780 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 1,380 | $78,510 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 1,330 | $102,400 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $139,360 | 320 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $136,250 | 1,250 |
| 3 | Vallejo | $129,790 | 70 |
| 4 | Napa | $128,530 | 30 |
| 5 | Salinas | $125,300 | 100 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $123,090 | 110 |
| 7 | Santa Cruz | $112,270 | 100 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $111,380 | 1,920 |
| 9 | Oxnard | $110,520 | 110 |
| 10 | San Luis Obispo | $109,920 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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