Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $78,330 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.66
10th percentile $53,310
90th percentile $120,910
Employed locally 60
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,310
    25th
    $55,650
    50th (median)
    $78,330
    75th
    $95,040
    90th
    $120,910

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 121% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 21% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $99,480
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $95,170
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $94,910
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $94,670

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other$64,930
    Physical Scientists, All Other$61,370
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$79,220
    Soil and Plant Scientists$60,970
    Chemists$70,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$61,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Champaign, IL is $37.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Champaign, IL is 6.4% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $53,310 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,650.