Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Kentucky
Urban and Regional Planners in Kentucky earn a median of $65,000 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($89,320)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,690; the top 10% earn over $106,330. Nationally the range is $60,010 to $134,490.
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Urban and Regional Planners pay in Kentucky
How much do urban and regional planners make in Kentucky?
The median is $65,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,690 and the top 10% earn over $106,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for urban and regional planners?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−27% vs. the national median of $89,320). Living costs are not included.