Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,480 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.18
10th percentile $58,190
90th percentile $97,360
Employed locally 50
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,190
    25th
    $63,340
    50th (median)
    $81,480
    75th
    $87,880
    90th
    $97,360

    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 Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $82,220
    Biological Technicians $43,770
    Conservation Scientists $72,550
    Biological Scientists, All Other $84,640
    Food Science Technicians $47,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Eastern Oregon is $39.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Eastern Oregon is 2.7% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $58,190 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,340.