Urban and Regional Planners Salary in California
Urban and Regional Planners in California earn a median of $109,610 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,610
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($89,320)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,460
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,430; the top 10% earn over $166,950. Nationally the range is $60,010 to $134,490.
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Urban and Regional Planners pay in California
How much do urban and regional planners make in California?
The median is $109,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,430 and the top 10% earn over $166,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for urban and regional planners?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $89,320). Living costs are not included.