Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $92,530 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.49
10th percentile $62,130
90th percentile $123,970
Employed locally 80
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,130
    25th
    $77,080
    50th (median)
    $92,530
    75th
    $101,210
    90th
    $123,970

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 133% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 33% 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
    California $105,230
    Salem, OR $100,070
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $99,950
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $99,940
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $99,600
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,520

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$50,690
    Biological Technicians$49,040
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$93,290
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$137,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Eugene, OR is $44.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Eugene, OR is 10.5% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $62,130 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,080.