Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $67,550 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.48
10th percentile $44,630
90th percentile $110,150
Employed locally 110
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,630
    25th
    $48,790
    50th (median)
    $67,550
    75th
    $88,660
    90th
    $110,150

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 112% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 12% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $64,620
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,150

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $49,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,380
    Conservation Scientists $57,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $55,110
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,360
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $59,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Jackson, MS is $32.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Jackson, MS is 19.3% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $44,630 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,790.