Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Virginia
Urban and Regional Planners in Virginia earn a median of $86,030 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($89,320)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,790; the top 10% earn over $133,520. Nationally the range is $60,010 to $134,490.
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Urban and Regional Planners pay in Virginia
How much do urban and regional planners make in Virginia?
The median is $86,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,790 and the top 10% earn over $133,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for urban and regional planners?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $89,320). Living costs are not included.