Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,620 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.70
10th percentile $37,790
90th percentile $112,880
Employed locally 100
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,790
    25th
    $44,450
    50th (median)
    $57,620
    75th
    $88,960
    90th
    $112,880

    Top-paying metros for Urban and Regional Planners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,380
    District of Columbia $129,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Vallejo, CA $122,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $87,660
    Biological Technicians $53,410
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,980
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $53,140
    Biological Scientists, All Other $101,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Urban and Regional Planners make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Alaska is $27.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.30 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Urban and Regional Planners salaries?

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Alaska is 31.2% below the national median of $83,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Urban and Regional Planners in Alaska?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $37,790 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,450.