Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,700 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.07
10th percentile $47,150
90th percentile $123,120
Employed locally 40
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,150
    25th
    $58,200
    50th (median)
    $66,700
    75th
    $95,680
    90th
    $123,120

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists$131,750
    Physical Scientists, All Other$138,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$63,660
    Biological Scientists, All Other$110,390
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$46,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Northeast Virginia is $32.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Northeast Virginia is 20.3% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $47,150 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,200.