Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $92,860 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.64
10th percentile $76,180
90th percentile $107,660
Employed locally 640
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,180
    25th
    $84,180
    50th (median)
    $92,860
    75th
    $102,530
    90th
    $107,660

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 99% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 1% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Urban and Regional Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,410
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $99,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,290

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,510
    Epidemiologists $102,530
    Conservation Scientists $80,100
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $81,740
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,780
    Economists $95,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Olympia, WA is $44.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Olympia, WA is 10.9% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $76,180 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,180.