Urban and Regional Planners Salary by State
The national median pay for urban and regional planners is $89,320 a year. By state, it ranges from $60,300 in Mississippi to $137,000 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $60,010
- 25th percentile
- $72,020
- Median
- $89,320
- 75th percentile
- $110,030
- Top 10%
- $134,490
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 44,230 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $137,000 | +53% | $98,410 | $170,980 | 120 |
| 2 | California | $109,610 | +23% | $77,430 | $166,950 | 7,460 |
| 3 | Oregon | $103,070 | +15% | $68,630 | $132,290 | 1,010 |
| 4 | Arizona | $102,400 | +15% | $62,670 | $127,660 | 1,330 |
| 5 | Colorado | $101,340 | +13% | $69,670 | $140,750 | 1,300 |
| 6 | Washington | $100,990 | +13% | $77,190 | $126,340 | 3,180 |
| 7 | Nevada | $100,040 | +12% | $65,530 | $168,740 | 270 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $99,880 | +12% | $72,300 | $140,090 | 350 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $99,780 | +12% | $69,150 | $134,310 | 1,540 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $97,060 | +9% | $63,460 | $127,620 | 860 |
| 11 | Alaska | $93,860 | +5% | $60,420 | $112,930 | 230 |
| 12 | Illinois | $91,360 | +2% | $56,190 | $145,660 | 1,140 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $90,210 | +1% | $59,990 | $115,160 | 160 |
| 14 | New York | $89,630 | 0% | $61,460 | $138,330 | 2,420 |
| 15 | Maryland | $88,570 | −1% | $62,920 | $140,980 | 900 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $86,280 | −3% | $60,990 | $137,790 | 790 |
| 17 | Virginia | $86,030 | −4% | $61,790 | $133,520 | 1,740 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $85,590 | −4% | $59,990 | $115,350 | 450 |
| 19 | Vermont | $84,750 | −5% | $61,400 | $103,540 | 100 |
| 20 | Utah | $84,360 | −6% | $56,730 | $125,070 | 500 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $84,290 | −6% | $50,230 | $116,240 | 1,100 |
| 22 | Texas | $82,830 | −7% | $59,510 | $121,780 | 2,190 |
| 23 | Kansas | $82,330 | −8% | $58,930 | $128,320 | 250 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $81,520 | −9% | $53,510 | $120,120 | 350 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $81,230 | −9% | $58,830 | $112,110 | 1,630 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $80,810 | −10% | $52,010 | $111,070 | 860 |
| 27 | Montana | $80,770 | −10% | $57,310 | $109,970 | 270 |
| 28 | Florida | $80,720 | −10% | $52,930 | $129,350 | 2,620 |
| 29 | Missouri | $80,720 | −10% | $52,710 | $128,250 | 440 |
| 30 | Georgia | $80,030 | −10% | $53,970 | $125,940 | 1,150 |
| 31 | Ohio | $79,950 | −10% | $53,800 | $113,020 | 760 |
| 32 | Maine | $79,120 | −11% | $56,480 | $112,810 | 190 |
| 33 | Iowa | $79,100 | −11% | $55,550 | $107,370 | 300 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $78,970 | −12% | $59,990 | $105,700 | 310 |
| 35 | Michigan | $78,510 | −12% | $52,060 | $109,930 | 1,380 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $78,500 | −12% | $61,070 | $129,930 | 210 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $77,710 | −13% | $57,750 | $104,730 | 270 |
| 38 | Idaho | $76,500 | −14% | $48,990 | $105,540 | 350 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $75,810 | −15% | $52,530 | $112,400 | 530 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $74,830 | −16% | $53,770 | $99,820 | 360 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $74,500 | −17% | $52,510 | $115,980 | 240 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $73,860 | −17% | $55,900 | $109,240 | 260 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $71,180 | −20% | $51,670 | $92,760 | 210 |
| 44 | Indiana | $70,760 | −21% | $47,110 | $101,480 | 620 |
| 45 | Alabama | $70,710 | −21% | $46,650 | $124,040 | 520 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $70,190 | −21% | $52,230 | $110,170 | 110 |
| 47 | Delaware | $67,110 | −25% | $52,120 | $101,680 | 290 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $65,000 | −27% | $49,690 | $106,330 | 180 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $63,530 | −29% | $42,990 | $95,960 | 80 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $61,390 | −31% | $47,250 | $96,110 | 160 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $60,300 | −32% | $43,370 | $110,410 | 200 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Urban and Regional Planners salary questions
Which state pays urban and regional planners the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $137,000 a year (+53% vs. the national median of $89,320). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays urban and regional planners the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $60,300 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most urban and regional planners work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,460, with a median of $109,610.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.