Urban and Regional Planners Salary in North Carolina
Urban and Regional Planners in North Carolina earn a median of $81,230 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($89,320)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,830; the top 10% earn over $112,110. Nationally the range is $60,010 to $134,490.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Urban and Regional Planners pay in North Carolina
How much do urban and regional planners make in North Carolina?
The median is $81,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,830 and the top 10% earn over $112,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for urban and regional planners?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $89,320). Living costs are not included.