Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Illinois
Urban and Regional Planners in Illinois earn a median salary of $65,074 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.3% vs the national median of $83,720. An estimated 990 urban and regional planners are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $49,990 to $93,290 depending on location.
$65,074
Avg median salary in Illinois
$93,290
Highest paying metro
$49,990
Lowest paying metro
990
Employed in Illinois
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Urban and Regional Planners salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $93,290 | $74,940 | $107,120 | 730 |
| Rockford, IL | $80,900 | $76,940 | $98,530 | 50 |
| Champaign, IL | $78,330 | $55,650 | $95,040 | 60 |
| Northwest Illinois | $53,030 | $49,990 | $95,870 | — |
| East Central Illinois | $49,990 | $49,990 | $63,680 | 60 |
| South Illinois | $49,990 | $49,990 | $53,030 | — |
| West Central Illinois | $49,990 | $49,990 | $53,030 | 90 |