Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $72,360 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.79
10th percentile $48,770
90th percentile $104,890
Employed locally 60
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,770
    25th
    $58,660
    50th (median)
    $72,360
    75th
    $95,600
    90th
    $104,890

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,720
    Biological Scientists, All Other $83,350
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $64,690
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,020
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $95,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Arizona is $34.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Arizona is 13.6% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $48,770 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,660.