Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,230 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $47,570
90th percentile $96,600
Employed locally 40
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,570
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $60,230
    75th
    $64,580
    90th
    $96,600

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $55,810
    Foresters $61,210
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,270
    Biological Scientists, All Other $86,940
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $58,260
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Urban and Regional Planners make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Northwestern Idaho is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.70 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Urban and Regional Planners salaries?

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Northwestern Idaho is 28.1% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $47,570 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.