Urban and Regional Planners Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $77,170 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.10
10th percentile $51,970
90th percentile $108,370
Employed locally 200
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,970
    25th
    $62,860
    50th (median)
    $77,170
    75th
    $97,010
    90th
    $108,370

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 104% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 4% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,920
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,840
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,330
    El Paso, TX $65,270
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $63,350
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $59,770

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in San Antonio, TX is $37.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in San Antonio, TX is 7.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $51,970 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,860.