Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $77,120 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.08
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $113,310
Employed locally 110
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $57,880
    50th (median)
    $77,120
    75th
    $98,190
    90th
    $113,310

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 87% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 13% 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
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $99,600
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,520
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $93,150
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $91,030
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $90,540
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $89,430

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biochemists and Biophysicists$96,110
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66,790
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$88,850
    Biological Technicians$50,210
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65,620
    Conservation Scientists$66,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Portland, ME is $37.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Portland, ME is 7.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,880.