Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $85,390 +2% vs national
Median hourly $41.05
10th percentile $56,710
90th percentile $126,350
Employed locally 110
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,710
    25th
    $71,170
    50th (median)
    $85,390
    75th
    $103,360
    90th
    $126,350

    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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    Conservation Scientists $74,960
    Biological Scientists, All Other $79,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Northwest Colorado is $41.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Northwest Colorado is 2% above 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $56,710 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,170.