Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $80,640 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.77
10th percentile $51,750
90th percentile $133,070
Employed locally 50
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,750
    25th
    $74,800
    50th (median)
    $80,640
    75th
    $102,290
    90th
    $133,070

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 97% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 3% below 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
    Vallejo, CA $122,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    California $105,230
    Salinas, CA $104,290
    Salem, OR $100,070

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,830
    Physicists $126,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,220
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists $84,720
    Chemists $127,070
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Huntsville, AL is $38.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Huntsville, AL is 3.7% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $51,750 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,800.