Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $75,320 -10% vs national
Median hourly $36.21
10th percentile $50,410
90th percentile $113,030
Employed locally 130
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,410
    25th
    $55,740
    50th (median)
    $75,320
    75th
    $94,460
    90th
    $113,030

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 98% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 2% 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
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $85,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $85,080
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $84,320
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $80,650
    Gainesville, FL $78,470
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $77,890

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,060
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$61,310
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$88,770
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58,110
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,380
    Chemical Technicians$48,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Jacksonville, FL is $36.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Jacksonville, FL is 10% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $50,410 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,740.