Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $104,290 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.14
10th percentile $73,740
90th percentile $154,110
Employed locally 110
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,740
    25th
    $92,000
    50th (median)
    $104,290
    75th
    $124,390
    90th
    $154,110

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 110% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 10% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $64,020
    School Psychologists $126,730
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,760
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $138,590
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Salinas, CA is $50.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Salinas, CA is 24.6% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $73,740 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,000.