Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $65,760 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.62
10th percentile $45,520
90th percentile $95,730
Employed locally 40
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,520
    25th
    $58,240
    50th (median)
    $65,760
    75th
    $85,060
    90th
    $95,730

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 75% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 25% 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
    Helena, MT $82,690
    Binghamton, NY $77,760

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $59,360
    Soil and Plant Scientists $62,340
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,990
    Biological Technicians $47,420
    Chemists $53,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Bozeman, MT is $31.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Bozeman, MT is 21.5% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $45,520 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,240.