Urban and Regional Planners Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $104,680 +25% vs national
Median hourly $50.33
10th percentile $60,560
90th percentile $128,070
Employed locally 40
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,560
    25th
    $86,920
    50th (median)
    $104,680
    75th
    $128,070
    90th
    $128,070

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 186% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 86% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Vallejo, CA $122,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $140,350
    Biological Scientists, All Other $84,810
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $119,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in El Centro, CA is $50.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in El Centro, CA is 25% above 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $60,560 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,920.