Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $74,090 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.62
10th percentile $55,060
90th percentile $106,850
Employed locally 40
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,060
    25th
    $62,290
    50th (median)
    $74,090
    75th
    $78,050
    90th
    $106,850

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 106% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 6% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $82,100
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $78,920
    Tucson, AZ $74,750
    Yuma, AZ $63,240
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $62,740

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $59,950
    Biological Scientists, All Other $82,220
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $75,640
    Conservation Scientists $83,120
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Flagstaff, AZ is $35.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 11.5% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $55,060 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,290.