Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $59,770 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.73
10th percentile $47,180
90th percentile $87,580
Employed locally 30
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,180
    25th
    $48,060
    50th (median)
    $59,770
    75th
    $78,520
    90th
    $87,580

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 116% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 16% above 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,920
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,840
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,330
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $77,170
    El Paso, TX $65,270
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $63,350

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$54,960
    Biological Scientists, All Other$89,860
    Biological Technicians$39,560
    Conservation Scientists$65,170
    School Psychologists$80,660
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$61,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Brownsville, TX is $28.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Brownsville, TX is 28.6% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $47,180 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,060.