Urban and Regional Planners Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • New York
Urban and Regional Planners in New York earn a median salary of $86,900 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.8% vs the national median of $83,720. An estimated 2,590 urban and regional planners are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $63,980 to $108,160 depending on location.
$86,900
Avg median salary in New York
$108,160
Highest paying metro
$63,980
Lowest paying metro
2,590
Employed in New York
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Urban and Regional Planners salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | $108,160 | $84,600 | $120,040 | 180 |
| Central East New York | $99,600 | $65,220 | $107,120 | 160 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $98,290 | $79,090 | $113,700 | 1,490 |
| Watertown, NY | $98,190 | $79,440 | $209,570 | 40 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $91,880 | $66,930 | $128,730 | 90 |
| Buffalo, NY | $81,690 | $61,360 | $108,480 | 120 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $81,660 | $64,450 | $107,120 | 60 |
| Southwest New York | $81,090 | $64,570 | $107,120 | 60 |
| Albany, NY | $80,940 | $62,980 | $106,530 | 210 |
| Utica, NY | $79,560 | $60,510 | $105,120 | 40 |
| Binghamton, NY | $77,760 | $62,620 | $123,510 | 40 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,980 | $44,700 | $81,290 | 100 |