Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $79,530 -5% vs national
Median hourly $38.24
10th percentile $61,490
90th percentile $121,450
Employed locally 60
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,490
    25th
    $68,000
    50th (median)
    $79,530
    75th
    $99,560
    90th
    $121,450

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 92% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 8% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Urban and Regional Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,410
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $102,300
    Barnstable Town, MA $100,150
    Madison, WI $96,500
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $94,910

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,730
    Conservation Scientists $76,330
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,820
    Biological Scientists, All Other $74,320
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,080
    Economists $94,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Amherst Town, MA is $38.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Amherst Town, MA is 5% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $61,490 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,000.