Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Iowa
Urban and Regional Planners in Iowa earn a median of $79,100 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($89,320)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,550; the top 10% earn over $107,370. Nationally the range is $60,010 to $134,490.
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Urban and Regional Planners pay in Iowa
How much do urban and regional planners make in Iowa?
The median is $79,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,550 and the top 10% earn over $107,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for urban and regional planners?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $89,320). Living costs are not included.