Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Tennessee
Urban and Regional Planners in Tennessee earn a median of $78,970 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($89,320)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,990; the top 10% earn over $105,700. Nationally the range is $60,010 to $134,490.
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Urban and Regional Planners pay in Tennessee
How much do urban and regional planners make in Tennessee?
The median is $78,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,990 and the top 10% earn over $105,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for urban and regional planners?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $89,320). Living costs are not included.