Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $82,100 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.47
10th percentile $58,340
90th percentile $111,390
Employed locally 40
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,340
    25th
    $70,620
    50th (median)
    $82,100
    75th
    $90,800
    90th
    $111,390

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 116% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 16% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,510
    Minnesota $91,810
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $85,080
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $84,930
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $84,240
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,750

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians$65,250
    Chemists$100,700
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$89,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$69,930
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,840
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Kalamazoo, MI is $39.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 1.9% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $58,340 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,620.