Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $102,250 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.16
10th percentile $68,940
90th percentile $135,510
Employed locally 60
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,940
    25th
    $84,170
    50th (median)
    $102,250
    75th
    $121,960
    90th
    $135,510

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 142% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 42% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Vallejo, CA $122,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $115,250
    Biological Scientists, All Other $80,310
    Biological Technicians $44,120
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $53,260
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $95,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Redding, CA is $49.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Redding, CA is 22.1% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $68,940 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,170.