Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $65,060 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.28
10th percentile $57,780
90th percentile $89,860
Employed locally 90
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,780
    25th
    $60,280
    50th (median)
    $65,060
    75th
    $81,950
    90th
    $89,860

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 79% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 21% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $94,670
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $86,530
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,940
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $80,390
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $80,050

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,240
    Chemical Technicians$60,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$55,200
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$105,160
    School Psychologists$83,210
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$79,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Charleston, SC is $31.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Charleston, SC is 22.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $57,780 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,280.