Urban and Regional Planners Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $129,400 +54.6% vs national
Median hourly $62.21
10th percentile $89,090
90th percentile $170,980
Employed locally 1,290
National median $83,720

Compare Urban and Regional Planners salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how San Francisco, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Urban and Regional Planners
in
San Francisco, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,090
    25th
    $102,490
    50th (median)
    $129,400
    75th
    $153,670
    90th
    $170,980

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 97% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 3% 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
    Vallejo, CA $122,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000

    Nearby metros — Urban and Regional Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,380
    Vallejo, CA $122,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $109,000
    Modesto, CA $106,380

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$142,540
    Biological Scientists, All Other$132,670
    Biological Technicians$79,270
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$160,210
    Chemists$126,190
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$80,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in San Francisco, CA is $62.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in San Francisco, CA is 54.6% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $89,090 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,490.