Urban Planner

Urban and regional planners develop land use plans and programs that help create communities, accommodate population growth, and revitalize physical facilities in towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

$78,500
Median Salary
$83,995
Mean Salary
39,700
Total Employment
4%
Job Growth
About as fast as average
Master's degree
Education
2,779
Openings/Year

Salary Distribution

10th Percentile
$47,100
25th Percentile
$61,230
Median
$78,500
75th Percentile
$100,480
90th Percentile
$131,880

Top Employing States

California
6,498
Florida
3,517
New York
2,893
Texas
2,584
Illinois
1,780

Salary by State

# State Median Salary
1 District of Columbia $140,636
2 Hawaii $132,183
3 Massachusetts $123,600
4 California $110,285
5 New York $107,927
6 Maryland $100,924
7 New Jersey $97,697
8 Connecticut $96,437
9 Alaska $93,729
10 Minnesota $92,857
11 Virginia $91,745
12 Maine $91,696
13 Arizona $90,917
14 Rhode Island $89,871
15 Pennsylvania $89,375
16 Washington $86,013
17 Oregon $85,697
18 North Carolina $83,309
19 Delaware $82,252
20 Utah $81,951
21 Montana $81,318
22 Colorado $79,822
23 Florida $78,877
24 Vermont $78,783
25 New Hampshire $78,767
26 Illinois $77,726
27 North Dakota $76,921
28 Wyoming $76,667
29 Tennessee $76,049
30 South Dakota $75,298
31 Nevada $74,670
32 Idaho $74,440
33 Michigan $74,166
34 Mississippi $73,478
35 Indiana $73,206
36 Louisiana $72,431
37 Alabama $71,241
38 Iowa $70,548
39 Kentucky $70,520
40 West Virginia $70,428
41 Arkansas $70,104
42 Ohio $70,047
43 Wisconsin $68,245
44 Missouri $66,177
45 Texas $65,835
46 Nebraska $65,530
47 South Carolina $64,094
48 Georgia $64,015
49 New Mexico $63,849
50 Kansas $62,926
51 Oklahoma $58,573

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Urban Planner?
The median salary for a Urban Planner is $78,500 per year nationally. Salaries range from $47,100 (10th percentile) to $131,880 (90th percentile).
What education do you need to become a Urban Planner?
A Urban Planner typically requires a master's degree.
What is the job outlook for Urban Planners?
Employment of urban planners is projected to grow 4% — about as fast as average. About 2,779 openings are expected each year.
Which state pays Urban Planners the most?
District of Columbia pays the highest median salary for urban planners at $140,636 per year.

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