Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,430 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.99
10th percentile $57,430
90th percentile $90,050
Employed locally 110
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,430
    25th
    $79,210
    50th (median)
    $89,430
    75th
    $89,430
    90th
    $90,050

    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

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    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$62,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Kansas is $42.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Kansas is 6.8% above 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $57,430 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,210.