SOC 19-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Urban and Regional Planners — Huntington
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH · 1 metro areas compared
At $54,650, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Urban and Regional Planners, 38.8% beneath the national figure of $89,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $54,650, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Urban and Regional Planners, 38.8% beneath the national figure of $89,320. Pay ranges from under $47,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $115,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,320 to $97,470.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Charleston records the highest median at $61,380. Of the 380 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 174th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | −46.4% |
| 25th | $50,320 | −43.7% |
| Median (50th) | $54,650 | −38.8% |
| 75th | $97,470 | +9.1% |
| 90th | $115,920 | +29.8% |
| Mean | $73,560 | −17.6% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $61,380 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Huntington run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $54,650 goes as far as $61,061 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,061US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,650 a year, 38.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,840 to $115,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $61,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Huntington, WV?
The median annual wage is $54,650, or $26.27 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $89,320, so pay in Huntington, WV is 38.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Huntington, WV earns more than $115,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,840 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Charleston, at $61,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Huntington, WV. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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