Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $81,270 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.07
10th percentile $61,860
90th percentile $131,000
Employed locally 140
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,860
    25th
    $65,970
    50th (median)
    $81,270
    75th
    $108,470
    90th
    $131,000

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 110% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 10% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $99,940
    Reno, NV $96,920
    Jacksonville, FL $75,320
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $66,880

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,010
    Forensic Science Technicians $76,540
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $60,380
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,870
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Las Vegas, NV is $39.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Las Vegas, NV is 2.9% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $61,860 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,970.