Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Eastern Washington

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

Median annual salary $79,350 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.15
10th percentile $59,170
90th percentile $101,670
Employed locally 90
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,170
    25th
    $64,400
    50th (median)
    $79,350
    75th
    $94,230
    90th
    $101,670

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Biological Technicians $49,520
    Agricultural Technicians $46,710
    Soil and Plant Scientists $72,940
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $80,100
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Eastern Washington is $38.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Eastern Washington is 5.2% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $59,170 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,400.