Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $69,700 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.51
10th percentile $46,850
90th percentile $104,650
Employed locally 140
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,850
    25th
    $58,840
    50th (median)
    $69,700
    75th
    $91,130
    90th
    $104,650

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 102% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 2% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $83,450
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $78,680
    Columbus, OH $75,500
    Akron, OH $74,890
    Ohio $74,340
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $54,650

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,290
    Chemists $78,230
    Biological Technicians $50,040
    Chemical Technicians $57,300
    School Psychologists $84,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Cleveland, OH is $33.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Cleveland, OH is 16.7% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $46,850 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,840.