Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,780 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.66
10th percentile $60,340
90th percentile $83,880
Employed locally 120
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,340
    25th
    $63,780
    50th (median)
    $63,780
    75th
    $81,740
    90th
    $83,880

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$103,000
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$52,420
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$62,940
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$107,680
    Biological Scientists, All Other$76,750
    Conservation Scientists$72,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Urban and Regional Planners make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Northern New Mexico is $30.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.36 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Urban and Regional Planners salaries?

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Northern New Mexico is 23.8% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $60,340 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,780.