Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $64,100 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.82
10th percentile $60,100
90th percentile $103,780
Employed locally 90
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,100
    25th
    $60,670
    50th (median)
    $64,100
    75th
    $93,100
    90th
    $103,780

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,070
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$67,140
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$75,350
    Conservation Scientists$74,070
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$75,590
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$54,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Northwest Minnesota is $30.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Northwest Minnesota is 23.4% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $60,100 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,670.