Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $80,050 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.49
10th percentile $50,070
90th percentile $93,600
Employed locally 90
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,070
    25th
    $58,880
    50th (median)
    $80,050
    75th
    $86,560
    90th
    $93,600

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Foresters$64,130
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$52,290
    Conservation Scientists$74,440
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$70,030
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$66,910
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$50,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Northwestern Wisconsin is $38.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 4.4% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $50,070 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,880.