Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $78,920 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.94
10th percentile $61,560
90th percentile $125,140
Employed locally 750
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,560
    25th
    $72,800
    50th (median)
    $78,920
    75th
    $103,020
    90th
    $125,140

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 93% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 7% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $82,100
    Tucson, AZ $74,750
    Flagstaff, AZ $74,090
    Yuma, AZ $63,240
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $62,740

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Biological Technicians $54,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Phoenix, AZ is $37.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $61,560 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,800.