Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $78,920 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.94
10th percentile $60,360
90th percentile $113,460
Employed locally 690
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,360
    25th
    $65,220
    50th (median)
    $78,920
    75th
    $98,740
    90th
    $113,460

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 91% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 9% 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
    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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $59,770

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Dallas, TX is $37.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Dallas, TX is 5.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $60,360 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,220.