Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $70,200 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.75
10th percentile $54,960
90th percentile $111,810
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,960
    25th
    $67,390
    50th (median)
    $70,200
    75th
    $85,610
    90th
    $111,810

    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 Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $43,060
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $46,010
    Astronomers $103,470
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $56,490
    Biological Scientists, All Other $90,700
    Conservation Scientists $82,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Urban and Regional Planners make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Hawaii / Kauai is $33.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.76 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Urban and Regional Planners salaries?

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 16.1% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $54,960 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,390.