The average salary for an urban planner in the United States is around $62,395 per year.
Avg Salary
Urban planners earn an average yearly salary of $62,395.
Wages typically start from $39,260 and go up to $99,164.
1% above national average Updated in 2023
Urban planner earnings by seniority
Top-level urban planner earnings begin at:
$47.67 per hour
$99,164 per year
Senior-level urban planner earnings begin at:
$38.28 per hour
$79,624 per year
Mid-level urban planner earnings begin at:
$30.00 per hour
$62,395 per year
Junior-level urban planner earnings begin at:
$23.51 per hour
$48,895 per year
Starting level urban planner earnings begin at:
$18.88 per hour
$39,260 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Urban planner salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $98,450 |
| Washington | $95,400 |
| Wyoming | $87,820 |
| Oregon | $85,920 |
| Alaska | $82,420 |
| Hawaii | $82,390 |
| Nevada | $82,390 |
| Massachusetts | $82,350 |
| New York | $82,330 |
| Rhode Island | $82,220 |
| Illinois | $81,590 |
| Connecticut | $80,510 |
| Colorado | $79,510 |
| New Jersey | $79,510 |
| Maryland | $79,430 |
| Minnesota | $78,830 |
| North Dakota | $77,470 |
| Maine | $76,730 |
| Virginia | $76,730 |
| Arizona | $76,700 |
| Wisconsin | $76,080 |
| New Hampshire | $75,000 |
| Florida | $72,670 |
| Iowa | $64,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,890 |
| Texas | $64,670 |
| Kansas | $64,290 |
| Vermont | $64,290 |
| Georgia | $64,280 |
| Michigan | $64,280 |
| Oklahoma | $64,280 |
| Utah | $64,280 |
| North Carolina | $63,900 |
| Ohio | $63,900 |
| Montana | $63,820 |
| Guam | $63,280 |
| Missouri | $62,940 |
| Idaho | $62,670 |
| Alabama | $62,070 |
| Louisiana | $62,070 |
| Nebraska | $62,070 |
| South Dakota | $62,070 |
| Indiana | $60,850 |
| New Mexico | $60,500 |
| South Carolina | $60,500 |
| Mississippi | $60,030 |
| Tennessee | $59,260 |
| Arkansas | $58,660 |
| Delaware | $58,660 |
| West Virginia | $50,460 |
| Kentucky | $50,080 |
| Puerto Rico | $37,950 |
| District of Columbia | $105,300 |
How do urban planner salaries compare to similar careers?
Urban planners earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than soil and water conservationists but more than environmental consultants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Soil and water conservationist salary | $69K |
| Environmental restoration planner salary | $67K |
| Construction manager salary | $65K |
| Pipefitter salary | $63K |
| Plasterer salary | $64K |
| Urban planner salary | $62K |
| Environmental engineer salary | $60K |
| Biomass plant technician salary | $58K |
| Commercial diver salary | $57K |
| Environmental consultant salary | $54K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)