Urban and Regional Planners Salary in East South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $82,630 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.73
10th percentile $57,250
90th percentile $96,090
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,250
    25th
    $64,200
    50th (median)
    $82,630
    75th
    $83,290
    90th
    $96,090

    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

    Related occupations in East South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Technicians $39,030
    Soil and Plant Scientists $61,470
    Biological Technicians $38,620
    Conservation Scientists $72,800
    Chemists $61,550
    Food Science Technicians $46,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Urban and Regional Planners make per hour in East South Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in East South Dakota is $39.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.60 or more per hour.

    Is East South Dakota above or below average for Urban and Regional Planners salaries?

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in East South Dakota is 1.3% 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 East South Dakota?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $57,250 per year in East South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,200.