Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $99,480 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.83
10th percentile $61,630
90th percentile $131,310
Employed locally 200
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,630
    25th
    $76,010
    50th (median)
    $99,480
    75th
    $118,600
    90th
    $131,310

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 138% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 38% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $125,450
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,890
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $129,670
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $123,460
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $68,940
    Food Science Technicians $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Fresno, CA is $47.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Fresno, CA is 18.8% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $61,630 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,010.