Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $73,090 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.14
10th percentile $62,100
90th percentile $103,750
Employed locally 30
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,100
    25th
    $65,440
    50th (median)
    $73,090
    75th
    $87,100
    90th
    $103,750

    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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    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $98,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $65,990
    Conservation Scientists $77,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Massachusetts is $35.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Massachusetts is 12.7% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $62,100 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,440.