SOC 19-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Urban and Regional Planners — Yuma
Yuma, AZ · 4 metro areas compared
At $85,950, median pay for Urban and Regional Planners in Yuma, AZ tracks the national median of $89,320 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $85,950, median pay for Urban and Regional Planners in Yuma, AZ tracks the national median of $89,320 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $63,530 and $114,920. The lowest tenth earn under $53,690, while the highest tenth earn more than $114,920.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $107,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 41st of 240 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,690 | −39.9% |
| 25th | $63,530 | −28.9% |
| Median (50th) | $85,950 | −3.8% |
| 75th | $114,920 | +28.7% |
| 90th | $114,920 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $85,890 | −3.8% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $107,470 | 1,000 | |
| 2 | Tucson | $79,190 | 80 | |
| 3 | Flagstaff | $78,490 | 50 | |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | $71,130 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Yuma sit close to the national average, so $85,950 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$85,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,353US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,950 a year, 3.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,690 to $114,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $107,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Yuma, AZ?
The median annual wage is $85,950, or $41.32 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 Yuma, AZ is 3.8% 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 Yuma, AZ earns more than $114,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,690 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 Phoenix, at $107,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Yuma, AZ. 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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